Police | The UpTake

“Unless Black Lives Matter, All Lives Can’t Matter” Says NAACP Head

By Video by Bill Sorem, Text by Bill Sorem And Michael McIntee | November 22, 2015

“We understand that all lives matter. Unless black lives matter, all lives can’t matter” Cornell Brooks, National NAACP president told the crowd. “We are in it for the long haul.”

Forum Debates Racial Profiling: Eliminate It? Or Learn To Deal With It?

By Sheila Regan | March 28, 2014

It’s a given that racial profiling — when law enforcement authorities engage or enforce with an individual because of the person’s race or ethnicity –happens. But what to do about the practice was the focus of a forum this week at Normandale Community College in Bloominhton.

Minneapolis

“Justice For Terrance Franklin” Protesters Press Demands As Grand Jury Looms

By admin | August 16, 2013

Tensions around the Minneapolis police shooting of Terrance Franklin, a 22-year-old black man and father, continue to rise as community activists demand a full accounting and the Hennepin County attorney gets set to call a grand jury inquiry into the case.

Illinois

Chicago cop with tape over badge during NATO protests

Chicago Cop Refuses To Give Badge Number During NATO Protests

By Tracey Pollock | May 21, 2012

During this weekend’s anti-NATO protests in Chicago at least one officer refused to give his badge number when asked by the public. He seemed to be quicker than others in brandishing his baton.

Minnesota

Assistant Minneapolis Police Chief Janeé Harteau

Woman Nominated To Head Minneapolis Police

By Michael McIntee | April 30, 2012

Janeé Harteau will become the first woman ever to serve as Minneapolis police chief should her appointment be confirmed by the city council.

Minnesota

Minneapolis Police Chief To Step Down

By Michael McIntee | April 25, 2012

In an internal memo to the Minneapolis Police Department and the Minneapolis City Council sent earlier this morning Chief Tim Dolan announced that he will not seek a third term as Chief of the Minneapolis Police Department.

Occupy Movement

Police Corruption, Brutality Still Problems Says Former Minneapolis Police Chief Bouza

By Bill Sorem | April 15, 2012

Tony Bouza, former Minneapolis Police Chief, reflects on police role over time and how it affects the Occupy movement.

Minnesota

MN GOP Says No Rift With Police

By Michael McIntee | February 25, 2012

Despite a disagreement over a gun bill, Republican legislative leaders say there is no rift between them and police.

Minnesota

Police Opposition To MN Gun Bill Doesn’t Worry Author

By Michael McIntee | February 23, 2012

Many Minnesota police oppose a “shoot first” bill. Senator Gretchen Hoffman (R-Vergas) says police shouldn’t be worried.

New York

President Obama lays a wreath at ground zero

Remembering At Ground Zero

By Michael McIntee | May 6, 2011

President Obama participates in a wreath-laying ceremony at Ground Zero in New York to honor the memory of the victims of September 11, 2001.

New York

President Obama meets with 9/11 NYC Police 1st responders

Obama: To NY 9/11 1st Responders – We Have Not Forgotton

By Michael McIntee | May 6, 2011

President Obama says killing bin Laden “sent a signal around the world that we have never forgotten the extraordinary sacrifices that were made on September 11th.”

DC

Weekly Audit: Hostile Takeover Threat Spurs Concessions from Michigan Unions

By Jacob Wheeler | March 22, 2011

Michigan’s new Emergency Manager Law is already forcing major concessions from unions. The law gives the governor the power to declare a city insolvent and appoint an emergency manager with virtually unlimited power to reorganize every aspect of city business, including dissolving the city entirely.

Labor/Unions

Dane County Deputy Sheriff's Association Spokesperson Jim Brigham

Wisconsin Deputies Vow Not To Kick Out Protesters

By Michael McIntee | March 5, 2011

“It’s painfully obvious that this isn’t about a budget,” says the Deputies spokesperson. “This is about destroying and silencing unions.”

Labor/Unions

Wisconsin Governor Walker Threatens Layoffs If Anti-Union Bill Not Passed

By Michael McIntee | February 21, 2011

As Walker spoke to the media, thousands of protesters converged on the Capitol, eventually becoming so loud that they could be heard where the Governor was.

Labor/Unions

Wisconsin Firefighters Union President Mahlon Mitchell

Wisconsin Firefighters Willing To Give Up Pay Increase To Preserve Collective Bargaining

By Michael McIntee | February 20, 2011

President of the Wisconsin Firefighters Union Mahlon Mitchell says his union is willing to give up pay increases so other public employees don’t have to take as much of a pay cut, and so Wisconsin does not outlaw collective bargaining for public employees.

Minnesota

Chief Dolan Not Addressing Minneapolis Police Misconduct Problems Says Review Board

By Michael McIntee | December 9, 2010

There are few if any consequences for Minneapolis police misconduct, and that’s fostering more police misconduct according to a report from the Minneapolis Civilian Police Review Authority Board.

Economy/Jobs

Pantages Chases Protestors Away from Theater During Debate

By Bill Sorem | September 16, 2010

Pantages says it owns the sidewalk in front of theater. Police agree and push protesters out.