Are Police Becoming Too Militarized, And Does It Escalate Conflict?June 5, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanThere are calls for police reform in Sacramento and cities across the country after clashes between police and people protesting the killing of George Floyd. One question is whether law enforcement agencies have become too militarized. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Movement For Black Lives Marches On In RenoJune 5, 2020 | Bert JohnsonAfter clashes between protesters and police, Reno activists peacefully organized and protested police violence around the country.
Sacramento Woman Permanently Blind In One Eye From Rubber Bullet At Oak Park Protest Last WeekJune 5, 2020 | Scott RoddThe case is the latest in a recent string of Sacramento protesters experiencing serious injuries from rubber bullets.
State GovernmentGov. Newsom Orders End To Controversial Chokehold Training, Calls For Use Of Force Restrictions During ProtestsJune 5, 2020 | Nicole NixonCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom is directing the carotid restraint, also known as a “sleeper hold,” be immediately dropped from all state police training programs and materials
Interview: Tee Fansofa On Injuries Sustained From Tear Gas Canister, Rubber Bullets At Saturday ProtestJune 4, 2020Saturday night, Tee Fansofa was hit by police with a tear gas canister and several rubber bullets while bringing supplies to friends at a protest downtown. Fansofa joins CapRadio to talk about their experience.
Six Things: The Role Of California’s National Guard In ProtestsJune 4, 2020The National Guard — now deployed to some California cities where property damage and a few incidents of violence occurred — are being welcomed by some but not all.
Hundreds Gather At Memorial For George Floyd After Days Of Nationwide ProtestsJune 4, 2020The Rev. Al Sharpton will give the eulogy at Thursday's memorial for George Floyd in Minneapolis. Floyd, 46, died in police custody on May 25.
George Floyd Updates: Sacramento LGBTQ Groups Co-host Thursday ProtestsJune 4, 2020Rainbow flags, bandanas and backpacks were sprinkled through the crowd at tonight’s George Floyd protest in downtown Sacramento, which was hosted by Black Lives Matter and focused on the LGBTQ community. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
WATCH LIVE: Justice Department Holds Press Conference Amid Nationwide ProtestsJune 4, 2020Attorney General William Barr, FBI Director Christopher Wray and others are speaking amid nationwide protests over racial inequality and the death of George Floyd.
Community College Chief Wants Police Training ChangesJune 4, 2020California’s extensive community college system is responsible for helping train a huge number of the state’s police officers. Chancellor Elroy Ortiz Oakley wants to change the curriculum to help fight racism.
