On Sunday night, Richmond police used a detained protester as a bargaining chip to encourage the protest to disperse. The incident was part of a multi-night wave of police violence that led to the chief's resignation. When protesters marched to the Richmond Police...
In a time of ongoing protests over police violence, Rich Meagher examines the central cultural myth that enables the police to attain an air of authoritarian impunity on America's streets. What we are seeing is the unraveling of the myth of law enforcement. I...
Protests continued around the city last night, and Richmond Police responded with force, engaging in behavior that shocked the city and prompted a public apology from Mayor Levar Stoney. Protests in the wake of George Floyd's murder by Minneapolis Police officer Derek...
In the age of ICE, new Richmond police Hispanic liaison Kenia Marte Santana attempts to bridge the gap between the department and the city's Hispanic community. Kenia Marte Santana stands dressed in a dark, almost black police uniform, with a blue badge featuring lady...
One year after the death of Marcus-David Peters, Chelsea Higgs Wise says that if Richmond wants to talk about equity in matters involving the budget, the city must also talk about equity in matters of law enforcement. It's been one year since Marcus-David Peters...