Its partnership with the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence will provide comparative analysis of crime trends and prevention efforts in Rochester and other cities.
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Examining a violent year
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Two working papers from the Center for Public Safety Initiatives at Rochester Institute of Technology seek to understand the factors contributing to the increased violence in 2020, both locally and nationally.
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The power of repairing harm
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Restorative justice is gaining a foothold in civil litigation, offering another alternative to courtroom conflict in settling disputes.
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Discrimination case against McDonald’s allowed to proceed
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A federal judge has dismissed a motion to dismiss the claim brought by Herb Washington, who launched his business career here and became the fast-food giant’s largest U.S. Black franchise operator.
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Herriott-Sullivan resigns as RPD chief
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Cynthia Herriott-Sullivan will leave the Rochester Police Department next week.
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PAB seeks independence from City Council
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Rochester’s Police Accountability Board wants the ability to hire staffers, negotiate salaries and carry out other administrative functions.
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The scourge of illegal guns
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The U.S. is awash in guns, and a number of them end up on the street as crime weapons. In Rochester, law enforcement and nonprofits are grappling with the problem.
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Former RPD chief sues Warren, city of Rochester
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La’Ron Singletary claims the mayor made false statements about his job performance and asked him to lie on her behalf in the aftermath of Daniel Prude’s death.
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In the wake of Daniel Prude
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One year ago, Rochester learned about Daniel Prude and how he died. The case shook City Hall and the Rochester Police Department, but how much has truly changed?
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A badge of volunteer service
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Members of the Greece Special Police Department, a unit of New York State certified peace officers, give back to the community by providing additional law enforcement manpower.
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New initiative to combat gun violence unveiled
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Rochester is slated to get the second-highest amount from a total of $16 million in funding for workforce training and job placement programs.