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ACLU: Schools Without Police are Better Schools

Report Shows that Putting Police in Schools Harms Students, Does Not Improve Safety

It’s time to take police out of public schools.

August 24, 2021

ACLU Statement on Bakersfield Police Reforms

State-Mandated Reforms Come in Response to Community Demands

August 23, 2021

Bakersfield Police Dept’s Excessive Use of Excessive Force

ACLU Report Shows the BPD Continues to Target People of Color and Unarmed Individuals

August 17, 2021

Investigation into Adelanto Detainee’s Death Leads to Court Order

Attempted Coverup of Death of Martin Vargas, who had COVID-19, is Basis for Order

August 12, 2021

New School Year, New Rules for Distance Learning in CA

A Know-Your-Rights Guide for Parents and Guardians is Now Available

August 10, 2021

Riverside Sheriff’s Department Gets Millions Meant for COVID Relief

Federal Complaint Filed Over Misuse of Funds Used for Furniture, Office Upgrades

RIVERSIDE — The Riverside Sheriff’s Department recently hit the jackpot in office improvements.

July 30, 2021