police oversight

The Burlington, Vermont City Council held the first of two public hearings this week on proposed city charter amendments to potentially be placed on the March 5th Town Meeting Day ballot. A motion on one of the amendments led to sharp exchanges between councilors.

The Pittsfield, Massachusetts Police Advisory and Review Board held its monthly meeting virtually on Tuesday.The board is Pittsfield’s third pass at an…

There are four charter changes proposed for the Town Meeting Day ballot that Burlington city councilors had to approve at this week’s meeting in order for…

The Pittsfield, Massachusetts Police Advisory and Review Board presented its first annual report this week.The board is the city’s third attempt at…

Early Tuesday morning, the Massachusetts State Senate passed a sweeping new police oversight bill after hours of debate. The American Civil Liberties…

The Pittsfield, Massachusetts Police Advisory and Review Board will attempt to clarify its function at its meeting next week.The board, which first met in…

Pittsfield has appointed its new Police Advisory and Review Board.The city established its third pass at such a board in the last four years in January,…

A Pittsfield City Council subcommittee has approved a new draft of an attempt to reboot a citizens’ police advisory board.The city’s third attempt to…

The administration of Pittsfield, Massachusetts Mayor Linda Tyer fielded criticism about police oversight at Tuesday night’s city council meeting.The…