There are 3 article(s) tagged 8 Can't Wait:

• June 2020

  • County Commission passes first police reform resolutions

    The nonbinding resolutions approved by the Shelby County Commission call for adoption of “8 Can’t Wait” use of force measures for law enforcement and call racism a pandemic with associated health issues for people of color. 

    By Bill Dries June 23, 2020

  • Gap between police power and status leads to violence

    Police in places where law enforcement has higher status have taken a knee in solidarity with citizens demonstrating in the streets. These departments have also used much less force against civilians.

    By Leah Windsor, Gina Yannitell Reinhardt June 23, 2020

  • House Democrats face uphill battle to pass George Floyd Act

    State Rep. Antonio Parkinson says if NASCAR can ban the Confederate flag, the state Legislature can take action in response to George Floyd’s death, including passage of legislation designed to reform police techniques.

    By Sam Stockard June 14, 2020