Mad River Union ARCATA – The May 25, 2020 killing of George Floyd, 46, in Minneapolis at the hands of Minneapolis Police officers continues to reshape community policing, with APD implementing a range of new reforms. In response to the June 17, 2020 incident, the City Council directed the Arcata Police Department to initiate…
Police Chief Brian Ahearn on the city’s budget, reform and APD
Police Officers are noble people who perform life-saving work every day and restore hope in people’s lives when all hope was lost. So when some advocate for dismantling the police or march on their City Hall to abolish policing (how ludicrous is that?) be careful what you wish for.
Black Lives Matter seizing the moment, not letting go
Pereira said the message she heard “loud and clear” from the various rallies was that “it’s better to try than to be silent… it’s better to say something than say nothing at all.”
CSU ‘horrified, dismayed and enraged’ over George Floyd killing
As America’s largest and most vibrantly diverse institution of higher learning, the California State University is and will continue to be a beacon for the world through these heart-wrenchingly difficult times, transforming the feelings of helplessness for many into hopefulness for all.
Humboldt State’s statement on the killing of George Floyd
The following message was shared with the HSU community: Dear Friends and Colleagues, This is a devastating and heartbreaking time in our country. We stand with you in solidarity and we struggle to find the words to express the sadness we feel at the senseless death of another unarmed Black citizen in the custody of…
APD Chief Ahearn asks officers to step up for human rights
I am asking you APD to step up and answer the call. Be a leader. Set the example. Do not sit back and watch an unjust application of force take place or tolerate inequality or discriminatory conduct towards a person of color or anyone who is being treated differently because of who they are. Take risk. Do the right thing. Intervene. Always. There are no exceptions. Serve with honor For all people.