On the issue of reforming RI's police bill of rights, the divides between sides run deep
Once again Rhode Island lawmakers are contemplating reforms to the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights, which dictates how officers are disciplined.
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Once again Rhode Island lawmakers are contemplating reforms to the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights, which dictates how officers are disciplined.
Officer Jeann Lugo’s six-month agreement would allow the city to circumvent the controversial Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights if he gets in trouble again.
McKee may be out of town and budget writers may still be crafting their proposals, but that doesn't mean it's a slow day at the General Assembly.
Jeann Lugo made national news after hitting Jennifer Rourke at a State House rally last year.
Officer Domingo Diaz's conduct in the July incident was "not reflective of a Providence police officer," the public safety commissioner said.