This week, the Springfield City Council received updates on how the city’s police department is working to abide by a consent decree with federal authorities. While some improvements have been made, like the creation of a panel tasked with reviewing use of force, the police commission said it needs a budget to actually fund this work.
SPRINGFIELD – In his report on the death of Springfield resident Orlando Taylor III at the hands of Police Officer Arjel Falcon, Hampden District Attorney (DA) Anthony Gulluni concluded the use of deadly force was warranted in this case.