by Mandie Sellars | Oct 12, 2017 | Emancipate NC News, Policing, Uncategorized
On September 5, 2017, Donald Trump revoked the program DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). DACA was originally established under the Obama administration and allowed individuals who entered the United States as minors to receive a renewable two-year period...
by Mandie Sellars | Mar 15, 2017 | Emancipate NC News, Mass Incarceration, Policing
The fifth annual Law Enforcement Summit on Heroin and Fentanyl, hosted by NC Harm Reduction, was last week, as reported by News and Observer. Advocates and members of law enforcement from across North Carolina participated in the summit, which was held at N.C. Museum...
by Mandie Sellars | Oct 10, 2016 | Emancipate NC News, Policing
Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wis) has sponsored federal legislation that would require police “to be trained on de-escalation techniques that focus on preserving life.” We strongly support this bill and her efforts and will track it’s progress at the...
