Herschel Walker offers to fly 'defund the police' supporters to countries without law enforcement
Georgia Bulldogs football legend Herschel Walker is weighing in on the "defund the police" movement. The Heisman Trophy winner is offering to work with airlines to send people who want to defund the police to countries without formal law enforcement.
Hollywood says Black Lives Matter, but more diversity needed
Hollywood's record in diversity and inclusion has improved in recent years, but it still lags behind the population — particularly in its executive ranks.
Senate Republicans proposes policing changes in 'Justice Act'
It would establish an enhanced use-of-force database, restrictions on chokeholds and new training and commissions to study law enforcement and race.
‘Hey Siri, I’m getting pulled over’: iPhone feature will record police interaction, send location
A feature exclusively available for Apple users called “Shortcuts,” which was launched in 2018, allows users to conduct tasks on their phones that would normally require multiple actions with a single voice command of the iPhone’s artificial intelligence capability, Siri.
Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearing on police use of force
The Senate majority at stake, Republicans are abruptly shifting priorities to focus on policing changes as Congress rushes to respond to nationwide protests over the killings of black Americans by law enforcement officers.
Fort Worth police chief defends police response to citywide protests
Fort Worth City Council and the police chief discussed how the department has been handling protests in the city over the past few weeks.
Black Lives Matter banner removed at US Embassy in Seoul
A large Black Lives Matter banner has been removed from the U.S. Embassy building in South Korea three days after it was raised there in solidarity with protesters back home.
'You can call me a snitch if you want': 911 dispatcher concerned about George Floyd arrest called MPD sergeant
A 911 dispatcher called a Minneapolis Police sergeant over her concern of the way officers were handling the deadly arrest of George Floyd Memorial Day night, according to newly released data from the Minneapolis Police Department.
UN Human Rights Council to hold ‘urgent debate’ on racism and police brutality on June 17
The organization made its announcement on June 15.
Atlanta mayor announces police reforms after death of Rayshard Brooks
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced that she is signing a series of administrative orders to reform the use of force within the Atlanta Police Department.
Barbra Streisand gifts George Floyd’s daughter, Gianna Floyd, Disney stock
Gianna made the announcement on her Instagram page.
Black protester carries white man through angry crowd to safety to 'stop someone from being killed'
A Black Lives Matter protester photographed carrying a white man – assumed to be a far-right counterprotester – to safety when demonstrations descended into violence in London Saturday said he chose to step up, rather than let the man be pummeled by the crowd, “to stop someone from being killed.”
Some protesters call on Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall to resign during rally outside city hall
Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall spoke to protesters Sunday outside city hall but cut her speech short as people in the crowd called on her to resign.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins introduces 10 'Directions for Public Safety and Positive Community Change'
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said this is the time for change, and introduced new directives he wants to see implemented for local cities and law enforcement.
Prayer gathering held outside Dallas PD headquarters to bring people together, enact change
Church was in session outside the Dallas Police Department Headquarters Sunday afternoon.
Youth led rally held in Dallas to discuss police brutality with with local leaders
Students, from elementary school to high school, led a rally in Dallas Saturday in response to police brutality.
Officer charged in George Floyd's death eligible for pension money
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is eligible to receive pension benefits during his retirement years even if he's convicted of killing George Floyd, according to the Minnesota agency that represents retired public workers.
Pregnant Black woman wants officers who reportedly shot her with beanbag rounds to be held accountable
Martin says she's currently seven weeks pregnant and already the mother to two other kids. She says she never expected her protest experience to unfold the way it did.
Scottish Parliament votes in favor of immediate suspension of tear gas, rubber bullet exports to US
In response to police brutality and racial injustice that has ignited protests around the world since the death of George Floyd during an encounter with Minneapolis police, the Scottish Parliament voted in favor of the immediate suspension of exports of riot gear from the U.K. to the U.S.
Sen. Cornyn takes part in police reform roundtable with Dallas law enforcement, community leaders
The Dallas Police Department said it respects a judge's decision, temporarily stopping officers from certain use of force tactics on protestors.