Fraternal Order of Police VP: Defunding police departments is 'completely ridiculous'

the officers involved in the March shooting death of 26-year-old emergency medical worker Breonna Taylor. In a letter to Hankison tweeted by the department, the Louisville police chief called his conduct «a shock to the conscience.»Taylor was killed on March 13, when officers entered her home looking for illegal drugs.

“SVU”-verse may soon be dead.On Tuesday, NBC announced that the newest “Law & Order” spinoff “Organized Crime” would air Thursdays at 10/9c, directly following “SVU.” (Go here to see the full Fall 2020 line-up.) The newest offshoot of Dick Wolf’s long-running franchise was ordered to series in March and features “SVU” alum Christopher Meloni reprising the character of Elliot Stabler.In addition to the show’s timeslot, the Peacock net also offered up a tantalizing new detail in the series’

Erik Pedersen Managing EditorFormer Vice President Joe Biden has been making the rounds of news and talk shows lately, and tonight he did a virtual interview with Trevor Noah for The Daily Social Distancing Show.   “If you were to become president, do you think that there would be a world where defunding the police would be the solution and getting some of these responsibilities away from police forces — police in schools, police handling mental illness, police handling homelessness, etc.?”The

Protesters across the United States are demanding justice in the wake of George Floyd‘s death, and that includes defunding police departments in every city and state. Celebrity activists like John Legend, Jane Fonda, and Lizzo have joined the cause, asking that bloated law enforcement budgets be cut, and the money instead be spent on health care, education, and investing in Black communities. Some stars have signed an online letter from Movement For Black Lives, vowing to fight for just that.

Peter White Television EditorThe movement to defund the police would force CBS to modify its entire primetime line-up, joked Stephen Colbert on The Late Show.The comedian used his monologue to discuss the issue, brought on following the killing of George Floyd and the subsequent protests against police brutality.He joked that ‘Defund The Police’ sounds like a radio friendly song by NWA.

Natalie Portman is explaining her initial “fear” around defunding the police, and where she stands on the issue after checking her “white privilege.”

Natalie Portman took to Instagram to share her thoughts on defunding the police. "When I first heard #defundthepolice, I have to admit my first reaction was fear," the 39-year-old actress wrote in a post.

The continuing protests over the death of George Floyd at the hands of the police have raised a lot of questions about the country’s way forward, and introduced many Americans to completely new ideas. 

Pulse Music Group president and head of creative Maria Egan is departing the publisher to pursue a new opportunity, the company officially announced Monday (June 8). Her replacement will be Ashley Calhoun, who has been promoted to senior vp/head of creative. “I have enjoyed an amazing seven years at PULSE and I’m so proud of the world-class roster and team that we b

In John Oliver’s view, it’s time for serious police reform.

Officer Derek Chauvin has since been sacked and charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterAt the top of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver addressed the George Floyd protests and Donald Trump’s bible photo opp and the excessive force police officers use — specifically against the Black community. That said, he spent the entire episode unpacking the problematic police system.Oliver points out that the violence we have seen is the tip of a very large iceberg.

Jordan Moreau Minneapolis City Council members have a vowed to disband the police department in the wake George Floyd’s death and nationwide protests.According to the “New York Times,” nine members of the city council announced their support for disbanding the local Minneapolis Police Department police department and replace the office with what is being described as a “new model of public safety.”The council’s intent to enact the plan was first reported by the political news website The

During a new episode of Lil’ Wayne’s Young Money Radio, Snoop Dopp revealed his opinions regarding police brutality, racism, and even defunding the police, a new talking point reiterated around the world by Black Lives Matter protestors. According to Snoop Dogg, it has gotten worse over the last few years, but on account of technology and social sharing platforms, people can see what’s going on in the real world a lot more now.

Cynthia Bailey wanted to set one thing straight one heer social media account and shared this post about police brutality. Check it out below.

John Legend, Common, and Lizzo are among the stars who have signed an open letter urging local governments to “defund” police departments and give more to health care and education. Jane Fonda, Natalie Portman, America Ferrera, Brie Larson, Taraji P.