by Americans United For Values | Aug 16, 2021 | News
Portland has been patrolled by private security forces in response to the city slashing its police funding and a resulting surge in crime. Armed private security forces are now keeping watch in downtown Portland, Oregon after the city government decided to cut police...
by Americans United For Values | Aug 6, 2021 | News
Republican senators sent a letter to President Biden, asking him to withdraw nominees for federal positions who wanted to defund the police. Republican senators have asked President Biden to withdraw nominees who have signaled support for the movement to defund the...
by Americans United For Values | Aug 5, 2021 | News
The state of Washington enacted new police reforms that will allow criminals to run from crime scenes without police intervention. New police reforms in Washington state are forcing officers to let suspects flee crime scenes, even those who are suspected of committing...
by Americans United For Values | Jun 18, 2021 | News
A suburb of Atlanta is looking to become an independent community, citing recent crime surges and the failure of city leadership. A suburb of Atlanta is seeking to establish its own police force as the city fails to provide effective policing and violent crime surges....
by Americans United For Values | May 25, 2021 | News
A police shortage in Minneapolis has spurred calls for the public to “stand up” to violent crime. Minneapolis city and community leaders are asking residents to “stand up and speak out” against violent crime during a shortage of police. In Minneapolis,...
