Oppressive police need massive civilian oversight

Share: In 1965, New York Mayor John Lindsay proposed including civilians on a review board as a way to address complaints from minority groups about police misconduct. The move backfired, and the police union and conservatives rallied against civilian oversight. Voters later defeated the idea in a citywide vote. Two decades passed before civilian oversight was approved in NYC and during that time police misconduct and abuse soared in the city, particularly against minorities. Follow:

Police Blotter: Group spotted bringing potential weapon to campus  

Share: Monday, March 28 A staff member reported that their personal desk was burglarized. A student reported that his bicycle was stolen in the early afternoon from the bike racks outside of the C building.   Tuesday, March 29 A PCC faculty member requested assistance when an aggressive individual approached them. Campus police responded to the incident, which was resolved. A missing Azusa individual with mental disabilities advised their family that they were at PCC. Campus security conducted an area check and PCC advised Azusa …

Police Blotter: Man challenges people to fight

Share: Monday, Feb. 29: Four people were stuck inside an elevator in the R building. The faculty was able to help and release them without problem. A man and a woman involved in a verbal confrontation in Lot 5 were escorted off campus by Officer Robins. A man was challenging people to fight him in Lot 8. Officer Robins confronted the man and escorted him off campus. Tuesday, Mar. 1: A student scraped his knee, causing him to bleed. Cadets assisted him with the injury. Wednesday, Mar. 2: …