One year later: How is local law enforcement evolving?


Moderator: Abigail Becker
Panelist: Shon Barnes
Panelist: Keith Findley
Panelist: Brandi Grayson
Panelist: Sarah Henrickson

A year after nationwide calls for justice for people of color disproportionately targeted by law enforcement, the Madison Police Department implemented a Civilian Oversight Board, began the process of hiring an independent police monitor and is preparing to launch the city’s first mobile unit of unarmed first responders and mental health providers. At the same time, the department has a new chief at the helm. Are they meeting their goals, and — more importantly — those of the community they serve?

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