Police reform isn’t optional, and HR must be involved
In the world of local government, however, the issue isn’t really whether there will be new approaches to policing as we know it but what the changes will be.
Recent police reform legislation: one step up
If passed, the Freedom to Vote Act will advance election-safety provisions in five major ways. Co-authored by RPLG of Counsel Dennis Aftergut.
CALPELRA Alert: Police Reform Legislation Signed
On September 30 and October 1, 2021, Governor Newsom signed nine new police reform bills into law. A few other police reform bills are still on the Governor's desk (as of the date of publication of this Alert). The legislation addresses [...]
New Appellate Decision Makes Clear that POBRA Cannot Shield Police Misconduct from Public Scrutiny
Although it is a small step, a recent appellate decision involving the City of Oakland carries significant promise for ensuring that local public agencies and civilian oversight boards can fully investigate allegations of police misconduct to ensure integrity in policing and maintain community trust.
How Cities Are Addressing Police Reform
In the wake of George Floyd’s killing by Minneapolis police officers last May, public entities across the nation – including many cities and counties – have started the process of re-examining policing and public safety models amidst demands for reform, restructuring and racial and economic justice.
Jon Holtzman and Jamal Anderson Present on Police Reform at City Attorneys Conference
On Friday, May 14, RPLG Founding Partner Jon Holtzman and Senior Associate Jamal Anderson presented on police reform at the League of California Cities annual City Attorneys Conference. The presentation explored the wide range of initiatives and policy changes on the table for cities addressing police reform in California.
Founding Partner Jon Holtzman to Speak at Berkeley Law Webinar on Police Reform
The Berkeley Law Center for Law and Work will host a five-hour webinar about police reform on Friday, Jan. 29, convening sixteen lawyers, judges, policy experts and professors to discuss possible changes to police-related labor laws. RPLG Founding Partner Jon Holtzman will speak on a panel about transparency in the negotiations and administration of police labor agreements.
RPLG Launches Public Safety Reform & Innovations Practice Group
RPLG has formed a multi-disciplinary Public Safety Reform and Innovations Group to serve as a resource for public agencies navigating this complicated and urgent issue.
RPLG Provides Guidance for the Fresno Commission on Police Reform
Partner Jon Holtzman recently served as Special Counsel to the Fresno Commission on Police Reform (CPR), leading an RPLG team that provided guidance for the entire Commission.
Jamal Anderson Brings Key Experience to RPLG’s Police Reform Practice
RPLG enthusiastically announces that Jamal Anderson, a former deputy district attorney for San Mateo County, has joined Renne Public Law Group as a Senior Associate.