Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, endorsed a package of progressive police reforms in 2020, including the creation of an Office of Community-Led Public Safety Coordination, which would promote alternatives to traditional policing. These reforms were pushed after the death of George Floyd and during the height of the ‘defund the police’ movement.
Three new criminal laws, replacing the British-era codes, come into effect in India on July 1st, 2023. These laws aim to modernize the criminal justice system, prioritize victims’ rights, and enhance investigative procedures. Key changes include electronic summons, mandatory videography of crime scenes, and prompt investigations for offenses against women and children.
Home Secretary James Cleverly has expressed continued support for Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley despite his defense of an officer who threatened an antisemitism campaigner with arrest during a pro-Palestine demonstration. Cleverly emphasized the need to rebuild trust within the Jewish community and ensure that individuals can live their lives freely in London without intimidation or fear.
The League of Women Voters® of the La Grange Area is hosting a program on Policing in the 21st Century, featuring former Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel. The program will cover current police issues and related criminal justice topics, with audience questions encouraged. The event is free and open to the public and will be held on Thursday, May 23, at the Brookfield Library, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
