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Streetwise – Grassroots Alliance for Police Accountability (GAPA) Coordinator Mecole Jordan calls it “troubling” that Atty. Gen. Jeff Sessions has ordered a Justice Department review of all its police conduct agreements with U.S. cities when just a few months ago, Sessions’ predecessor issued a report that “the Chicago Police Department has engaged in a pattern or practice of unreasonable force – including deadly force – in violation of the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution.” GAPA is

It is troubling that U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is ordering a review of all Justice Department agreements with cities about police conduct when only a few months ago, his predecessor issued a report which “determined the Chicago Police Department has engaged in a pattern or practice of unreasonable force—including deadly force—in violation of the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution. The Grassroots Alliance for Police Accountability is not surprised that the current federal government does

CHICAGO (CBS) — Community groups said they are counting on the Emanuel Administration to heed their calls for more citizen involvement in Police Reform Oversight. Organizations that are part of the Grassroots Alliance for Police Accountability said there are recurring themes among all of their concerns about policing and police misconduct. Faye Dickens, with the Southwest Organizing Project, talked of police who treat marginalized residents with disrespect. WBBM’s Political Editor Craig Dellimore reports. “We need

The Grassroots Alliance for Police Accountability (GAPA), is abroad-based coalition of  community organizations with deep roots in 30 wards across the city. GAPA is committed to engaging with individuals from these communities, particularly those most impacted by police abuse, misconduct and harassment, and to amplify their voices around these issues. In November, we began a city-wide community engagement process, holding Community Conversations with residents throughout Chicago, to develop community driven recommendations for police accountability and