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Shanlon Wu

@shanlonwu.com

#BreakingNews #CivilRights #Accountability #LegalAF #UnderColorOfLaw #PoliceOversight #RuleOfLaw

February 2, 2026 at 4:42 PM

Shanlon Wu

@shanlonwu.com

#BreakingNews #LegalAF #UnderColorOfLaw #CivilRights #GovernmentAccountability #PoliceOversight #RuleOfLaw

February 3, 2026 at 4:15 PM

Shanlon Wu

@shanlonwu.com

#BreakingNews #LegalAF #UnderColorOfLaw #CivilRights #GovernmentAccountability #PoliceOversight #RuleOfLaw

February 4, 2026 at 4:35 PM

Michele Evans News

@micheleevansnews.bsky.social

🚨 Long Island police ran nearly 3,000 manual Flock searches in June.

https://micheleevansnews.com/2026/09/21/long-island-police-ran-nearly-3000-manual-searches-through-flock-surveillance/

#PoliceOversight #FlockSafety #Privacy #LongIsland #CivilRights

September 21, 2026 at 2:09 PM

Theo in Arlington

@adamtheo.com

Arlington's Community Oversight Board and Independent Policing Auditor review incidents and complaints involving local police officers. A voting board member seat is opening up soon for anyone passionate about criminal justice and police accountability. #CJR #PoliceOversight

Community Oversight Board and Independent Policing Auditor

In 2021, the Arlington County Board established a Community Oversight Board (COB) and Independent Policing Auditor to improve transparency and accountability in the Arlington County Police Department.

www.arlingtonva.us

March 18, 2025 at 1:34 AM

Michele Evans News

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🚨 NYPD says a precinct mishandled a murder suspect’s first surrender attempt.

https://micheleevansnews.com/2026/09/20/nypd-says-precinct-mishandled-murder-suspects-first-surrender-attempt/

#NYPD #PoliceOversight #NYCCrime #VictimJustice #Accountability

September 20, 2026 at 3:31 PM

Citizen Portal News Minnesota

@citizenptnewsmn.bsky.social

Minneapolis' Community Commission on Police Oversight is pushing for transparency in police disciplinary actions, urging changes to state law that would make "coaching" outcomes public.

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#MinneapolisCityHennepinCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #TransparencyReform #PoliceOversight

Commissioner urges city to press state to disclose 'coaching' outcomes under data-practices law

The CCPO voted to ask the mayor, council and MPD to prioritize changes to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act so disciplinary outcomes that currently result in 'coaching' can be made public; commissioners cited two recent reviews that found coaching is the most common outcome.

citizenportal.ai

September 25, 2026 at 3:45 AM

CanLII

@canlii.bsky.social

New from the #CanLIIAuthorsProgram: "Assessing Public Confidence in the CRCC in Nunavut" by Victoria Perrie #policeoversight #justiceissues #legalcommentary zurl.co/NVF6k

January 9, 2026 at 9:27 PM

Nova Scotia - What's New?

@ns-wn.bsky.social

⚖️ SiRT has charged an RCMP member from Baddeck with uttering threats. The officer allegedly threatened a woman known to them. A court appearance is scheduled for April 13 in Sydney. Learn more:

sirtnsnb.ca/investigatio...

#NovaScotia #RCMP #Baddeck #SiRT #UtteringThreats #PoliceOversight

SiRT Charges Member of RCMP with Uttering Threats | Serious Incident Response Team

sirtnsnb.ca

April 8, 2026 at 9:59 PM

Threat Advisory Report (TAR) Network

@tar-network.bsky.social

Replacing Flock with Axon preserves automated vehicle tracking and enables broader policing-system integration. #ALPR #Surveillance #Axon #DataPrivacy #PoliceOversight #404Media

Cities Are Ditching Flock, Immediately Replacing It With Axon License Plate Readers

Rather than get rid of ALPR cameras entirely, many cities and towns are switching to Axon, whose cameras can be mounted to an existing streetlamp, helping them blend into their surroundings.

www.404media.co

August 10, 2026 at 9:01 PM

Theo in Arlington

@adamtheo.com

2/ I attended a public outreach session of Arlington's COB and Independent Policing Auditor tonight, but there will be additional similar opportunities to discover more about what they do and their role for #PoliceOversight in the county. Subscribe to their newsletter in the link above for updates ☝️

Picture of a man and two women seated at a table facing an audience which is not seen in the picture. A large screen is behind them with information about Arlington's community oversight Board and independent policing auditor projected onto it. The woman in the middle is Mummi Ibrahim, Arlington county's Independent policing auditor.

March 18, 2025 at 1:34 AM

Michele Evans News

@micheleevansnews.bsky.social

🚨 NYPD lieutenant alleges race shaped overtime and arrest pressure.

https://micheleevansnews.com/2026/09/13/nypd-lieutenant-says-race-shaped-overtime-and-arrest-pressure/

#NYPD #PoliceOversight #CivilRights #Overtime #Accountability

September 13, 2026 at 1:31 PM

Citizen Portal News Colorado

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Families and advocates are rallying for justice in Aurora, demanding accountability from police leadership and pushing for a civilian oversight body with real power.

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#AuroraCityDouglasCounty #CO #PoliceOversight #CitizenPortal #AuroraPolice

Families and advocacy groups demand accountability in Aurora police cases; calls to fire police chief

Multiple public commenters accused Aurora Police leadership of dismissiveness in high-profile investigations and demanded accountability, including calls to fire Police Chief Todd Chamberlain and to create community control mechanisms for police oversight.

citizenportal.ai

September 15, 2026 at 10:11 AM

hacks.gr

@hacks.gr

An anonymous complaint alleged police officers were illegally searching police systems for data.

It was rejected because investigators could not…

https://en.hacks.gr/ilektronika-ichni-deichnoyn-poios-astynomikos-mpike-sta-systimata-tis-astynomias/

#PoliceOversight #DataProtection #AntiCorruption

Ηλεκτρονικά ίχνη δείχνουν ποιος αστυνομικός μπήκε στα συστήματα της Αστυνομίας

September 9, 2026 at 9:20 AM

UM LEGACY PRESS LTD

@umlegacypress.com

Police watchdog in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia is hiring Indigenous investigator: The creation of the new role comes after years of calls by First Nations leaders for more Indigenous representation in police oversight work. #IndigenousRepresentation #PoliceOversight #FirstNations…

Police watchdog in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia is hiring Indigenous investigator: The creation of the new role comes after years of calls by First Nations leaders for more Indigenous representation in police oversight work. #IndigenousRepresentation #PoliceOversight #FirstNations #IndigenousRights #DiversityInPolicing

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July 27, 2026 at 6:08 PM

Threat Advisory Report (TAR) Network

@tar-network.bsky.social

LAPD’s OIG found that a 210M-read ALPR surveillance system drove stops, searches, and partner-agency access, while vendor contracts, audits, and stop records lagged. #Trump #LAPD #ALPR #Surveillance #DataPrivacy #PoliceOversight #OIG

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July 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM

MinneapoliMedia

@minneapolimedia.bsky.social

Strong police oversight begins with an informed public.

Minneapolis residents are being invited to help shape the conversation.

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#MinneapoliMedia #Minneapolis #Wednesday #Minneapolis #PoliceOversight #CommunityEngagement #PublicSafety #CivicParticipation

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Police Oversight Committee Opens Community Meeting as Residents Seek Greater Voice in Reform | MinneapoliMedia

Minneapolis residents gathered for a Police Oversight Committee meeting, offering public input on accountability, transparency and ongoing police reform efforts.

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July 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Citizen Portal News Colorado

@citizenptnewsco.bsky.social

Aurora residents are raising urgent concerns over water use by data centers, fracking risks, and the need for stronger police accountability—will city leaders respond?

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#AuroraCityDouglasCounty #CO #PoliceOversight #CitizenPortal #AuroraPublicSafety #CivicEngagement

Residents press Aurora council on data-center water use, fracking near reservoir and police oversight

Public-comment speakers at the July 13 meeting urged the council to address fracking near Aurora Reservoir, questioned water-use contracts and data-center consumption, demanded stronger police accountability, and criticized council attention to constituents.

citizenportal.ai

July 15, 2026 at 11:19 AM

Citizen Portal News California

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Los Angeles City Council is at a crossroads as heated debates over non-citizen voting and LAPD oversight spark calls for further study before putting it to the voters.

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#LosAngelesCityLosAngelesCounty #CA #CivicAccountability #LosAngelesCityCouncil #PoliceOversight #CitizenPortal

Council splits on charter reforms: non‑citizen voting sent to committee; LAPD oversight amendment also moved for further work

After extensive public comment and member debate, councilmembers referred proposed charter changes on non‑citizen voting and a motion strengthening City Council oversight of LAPD back to committees for further study; the LAPD oversight move passed a procedural vote 8–6.

citizenportal.ai

July 2, 2026 at 4:05 AM

Citizen Portal News Ohio

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Cleveland residents demand accountability and transparency from city leaders as they fight to uphold the federal consent decree for police reform.

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#ClevelandCuyahogaCounty #OH #PoliceOversight #ClevelandPolicing #CitizenPortal #MentalHealthReform #CommunitySafety

Public commenters press council on consent decree, oversight and police reform

During public comment, residents urged enforcement of the federal consent decree, clearer oversight at multiple levels, and transparency from the mayor and police administration; Council members acknowledged the ongoing court process and an upcoming hearing.

citizenportal.ai

May 15, 2026 at 5:28 AM

Citizen Portal News Ohio

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Cleveland City Council members are urging caution on terminating the federal police consent decree, insisting that community voices and safeguards must remain before any changes are made.

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#ClevelandCuyahogaCounty #OH #PoliceOversight #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal

Cleveland residents and councilmembers urge caution before ending police consent decree

Public commenters and several councilmembers pressed for community safeguards and continuing oversight before the city moves to terminate the federal police consent decree, citing DOJ findings, continued use-of-force concerns, and calls for formal community sign-off and post-termination audits.

citizenportal.ai

February 25, 2026 at 11:49 AM

Citizen Portal News Ohio

@citizenptnewsoh.bsky.social

Kemp Boyd calls for a stronger community voice in the police oversight process, urging the Akron City Council to prioritize public involvement in board appointments.

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#AkronSummitCounty #OH #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #PoliceOversight #AkronCitizens #CommunityInvolvement