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How Has The Conversation About Police Shootings Changed Since Ferguson?

Posted on May 28, 2019 · After a recent fatal police shooting in Baytown, a local criminal justice professor examines how the handling of such incidents has changed in the nearly half-decade since the shooting of Michael Brown in Missouri sparked riots and demonstrations.

School shooting

Officers in Uvalde were ready with guns, shields and tools — but not clear orders

Posted on June 21, 2022 · The Texas Tribune has reviewed law enforcement transcripts and footage that federal and state investigators are examining after the May 24 tragedy.

Criminal Justice

‘Dead Suspect Loophole’ invoked to keep Uvalde shooting records secret

Posted on June 14, 2022 · The loophole has been used repeatedly by Texas law enforcement agencies to deny family members and the public the details about cases when someone charged with a crime dies while in custody.

Criminal Justice

Biden has a new executive order on policing, 2 years after George Floyd was killed

Posted on May 25, 2022 · The order will be signed Wednesday, the second anniversary of the murder of George Floyd while in police custody. But it only applies to federal law enforcement — not local forces

Houston Matters

Technology to speed up 911 response time, and UH coach Kelvin Sampson (April 5, 2022)

Posted on April 5, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: Missouri City uses new technology to improve 911 response times, City Council Member Mike Knox answers questions about issues facing the city, UH men's basketball coach Kelvin Sampson talks about the Cougars' last two NCAA tournament runs, and we talk with Sean Carey of the band Bon Iver.

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How Has The Conversation About Police Shootings Changed Since Ferguson?

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