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State judge strips Police Accountability Board of disciplinary powers
A state judge has stripped the newly-created Rochester Police Accountability Board of its power to discipline officers.
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Police reform: advocates on what should come next
Police reform proponents say city officials don’t have to wait for a court decision to bring change to the Rochester Police Department. An accountability board is essential, they say, but additional reforms are also needed.
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Ruling halts Police Accountability Board referendum
[ UPDATED ] If a court ruling stands, Rochesterians won’t vote on a Police Accountability Board referendum in November. Supreme Court Justice John Ark handed down a decision yesterday that blocks the vote. Ark said a court will need a chance to more thoroughly review the legislation that creates the accountability board. City Council President […]
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Black Lives Matter group shuts down intersection, RPD makes arrests
Rochester police arrested 16 following Saturday’s rally
