As histories of police violence have come under greater scrutiny, I wanted to make sure to collect and publicize stories of police violence and malpractice in my city, Providence, RI. I welcome additions to this thread, which is far from exhaustive.
In 2017, police officers fired over 20 rounds into a truck. They had been chasing someone who had stolen a police car, and in the midst of the pursuit killed one person and wounded another, neither of whom were related to the original chase. https://upriseri.com/2017-11-09-a-murder-by-police-in-rhode-island/">https://upriseri.com/2017-11-0...
3 years ago today, after years of campaigning, grassroots community groups PrYSM and DARE won the passage of the Community Safety Act, a police reform bill sabotaged by the police union months earlier. The city has still not taken it seriously enough. https://upriseri.com/2019-06-26-pera/">https://upriseri.com/2019-06-2...
Police thankfully refrained from spectacular violence at Sat.& #39;s protest. It is crucial to identify past & ongoing violences that are less visible. Thanks to @upriseri and Julia Rock & Harry August @theappeal, who cover police in Providence with conviction and courage.
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