“If signed into law, the Fair & Timely Parole Act would ensure that parole release decisions are based on who incarcerated people are today. It would also mean that people like my father, who will one day go before New York’s Parole Board, will actually receive a fair chance at release.” Read TeAna’s full statement here.
NEW REPORT: A fiscal analysis of pending justice reforms in New York State finds that implementing them would collectively save and/or generate an estimated $1.52 billion for the state annually. #UnlockingBILLIONS
PPG’s top 2021 Community Agenda plank advocates for removing police from mental health response. Help us reimagine what a non-police first responder program could look like in Erie County!
An investigation into an arrest by two Buffalo police officers captured on cellphone video holding down and punching a man led to no charges, the Monroe County District Attorney confirmed Friday night.
The same month in 2020 that George Floyd was killed while being arrested by police in Minneapolis, a man in Buffalo had a similar encounter with police.
A police reform task force wants the Erie County Sheriff’s Office to become more diverse and transparent, while adding more citizen oversight.
Daniel Prude. Willie Henley. A 9 year old getting pepper sprayed. These three incidents in the Western New York region could have all been handled differently if each individual was interacting with a mental health counselor and not a police officer.
In its recent editorial, The Buffalo News’ editorial board argued to keep the Buffalo Police Department in traffic enforcement. We respectfully disagree.
Debate raged Tuesday over Buffalo’s School Zone Safety Program that uses speed camera technology to enforce the 15 mph speed limit at 20 locations near schools in the city.
The Center for Community Alternatives released a new report that highlights New York’s excessive spending on the carceral system.
