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Earl Roberts's first few months driving for a car service present a striking example of what data show remains a reality for Black drivers: police pulling them over at disproportionate rates compared to white drivers.
A shooting suspect's arrest, following a two-hour standoff with police, shows what’s possible for successfully de-escalating dangerous situations, experts say, and the importance of slowing things down.
The new contract means that officers will no longer be able to dispute termination in the cases of some violations, and that civilian contractors may be able to take over police details.
Police reform advocates on Wednesday called on Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox to be more forthcoming about his handling of an internal affairs investigation of a police captain.