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Special Prosecutor Named in Stephenson Case

Alice Dreger July 8, 2020July 9, 2020

Jackson County prosecutor Jerard Jarzynka will act as the special prosecutor to review a Black man’s complaint of alleged excessive use of force by ELPD Officer Andrew Stephenson, who is white.

Government

Council Planning to Move Ahead with Policing-Related Actions

Andrew Graham June 26, 2020June 26, 2020

Following up on proposals pitched by Council member Lisa Babcock, City Council is looking at a law criminalizing “weaponizing police” and at making complaints against police officers more public. Andrew Graham reports.

Government

Citizens and Attorney Defend Officer Stephenson at Council; Prosecutor Not Yet Named

Andrew Graham, Alice Dreger June 26, 2020June 26, 2020

Officer Andrew Stephenson’s defense attorney has strongly criticized Mayor Ruth Beier’s remarks about his client. Citizens came forward this week to join him in his criticisms.

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East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) Annual Reports

Alice Dreger June 25, 2020October 28, 2020

This page archives the annual reports of the East Lansing Police Department.

Government | Schools

Protest from ELPD to MSU Focuses on Racism, Militarized Policing

Andrew Graham June 25, 2020July 29, 2021

“The March Against Fear” started at East Lansing’s City Hall and Police Department and ended at the MSU President’s house. Andrew Graham reports, with photos from Gary Caldwell.

Policing

Special Prosecutor Named in Stephenson Case

Council Planning to Move Ahead with Policing-Related Actions

Citizens and Attorney Defend Officer Stephenson at Council; Prosecutor Not Yet Named

East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) Annual Reports

Protest from ELPD to MSU Focuses on Racism, Militarized Policing

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