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What could go wrong? 2019 Matrix report warned Columbus Police to re-think chemical weapons directive
The Columbus Division of Police (CPD) was told last year by the Matrix Consulting Group that its directive allowing officers to use pepper spray against non-violent protesters should be “reviewed” because it allows “use of force without an…
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Ohio State USG, CGS, and IPC Release Statement on CPD Injustices
President Michael V. Drake, Senior Vice President Jay Kasey, Vice President Dr. Melissa Shivers, Chief Kimberley Spears-McNatt, and Director of Public Safety Monica Moll,
June 1, 2020
Today, we write to you with extreme pain,…
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A Strong Clear Message to Chief Quinlan and Columbus City Officials
Columbus Police Chief Thomas Quinlan, in a news report today, May 31, 2020, was quoted as proclaiming: “Saturday night sent a strong and clear message and [that he] hopes it prevents more destruction.”
Quinlan referred to the draconian and…
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Tips and Tools #21: Building an Organization: Will a Pandemic Eliminate Doorknocking? – Part V
Just when we were ready to move on to the next step in “Tips and Tools,” we have a public health pandemic with politicians and pundits predicting the whole world of work and popular activity will change. Social distancing will mean the end of…
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