“We have heard our community”: UMPD discusses decision to divest from 1033 program New UMD President Darryll Pines announced the divestment on July 1. Madison Peek July 15, 2020
College Park City Council discusses petitioning county to evaluate no-knock warrant policy The council discussed sending letters to the county officials requesting they reevaluate their policies. Clara Niel July 15, 2020
UMD SGA details plan to reform police on campus amid global Black Lives Matter protests The roadmap includes plans to help establish “new and more concrete” gun procedures and guidelines for police officers on the campus. Lyna Bentahar July 8, 2020
PG County Police investigate death near College Park Diner Officers found a woman lying unresponsive on a bed Sunday morning. Rina Torchinsky July 5, 2020
Prince George’s County launches police reform task force The task force will review the department’s operations, including hiring, training and use of force policies. Clara Longo de Freitas July 3, 2020
Prince George’s County Police officer indicted for misconduct in office The officer was suspended in April 2019. Madison Peek July 1, 2020
How do we move from alternate history to changing our reality? Alternate history is often closer to our world than we realize. Serena Saunders June 23, 2020
PGPD’s Hector Velez to serve as interim chief during search for a new leader The announcement comes one day after former chief Hank Stawinski resigned. Daisy Grant June 19, 2020
Prince George’s County Police chief resigns after allegations of racism in the department A 94-page report released Thursday alleged that the department was entrenched in systemic racism. Rina Torchinsky June 18, 2020