Discussion of three criteria needed to keep the City of Fort Smith in compliance with a federal consent decree is on the ...

Karl Racine says Cleveland police have implemented key polices mandated in the decree. Now, his team is assessing them in depth, with the edict's future in question.

He also heard from the union representing Louisville Metro Police officers — which opposes the consent decree and is seeking ... people with behavioral health issues or as behavioral health ...

The courts, Legal Aid Society, and the federal monitor – institutions tasked with charting a path toward reform – have demonstrated a glaring inability to address the core issues. What has gone wrong?

Fort Smith Board to discuss water leak repairs, sewer rates, and rising insurance costs at Feb. 11 study session.

Federal Monitor Karl Racine has been overseeing it for the last two years. He says he’s seen significant progress, but more work is needed.

HOWEVER, SOME IN NEW ORLEANS ARE OPPOSING THIS MOVE, SAYING THE CONSENT DECREE PREVENTS ISSUES LIKE USE OF FORCE, AND THEY ARE PROTESTING PRIOR TO THAT MEETING AT THE FEDERAL BUILDING. WE’LL HAV ...