Policing

DDA Approves More Surveillance Downtown, While Chair Cautions Against ‘Big Brother Culture’

Andrew Graham November 23, 2021March 27, 2022

The DDA voted in favor of funding more cameras to be used by ELPD, but not before a lively discussion about privacy and how to welcome people downtown.

Government | Podcast

East Lansing Insider: Welcoming Chuck Grigsby As A Regular On The Pod With A Police Transparency Discussion

Andrew Graham November 20, 2021November 19, 2021

Grigsby recently ran for City Council and helped form the Police Oversight Commission. He joins the Insider as a regular voice this week, along with Andrew Graham. Listen in!

General News | Government | Podcast

East Lansing Insider: Discussing The Police Oversight Commission, Student Perspective On Couch Burnings

Andrew Graham November 13, 2021March 27, 2022

ELi reporters Andrew Graham, Heather Brothers, and Jack Timothy Harrison dive in to some recent ELi reporting on couch burnings and policing. Give it a listen!

General News | Government

Mayor Bacon Joins Gregg’s Push for Culture Change on MSU “Celebrations”

Alice Dreger November 12, 2021March 27, 2022

Alcohol cases at Sparrow’s ER surged, as officers faced a “more destructive” than usual crowd. Newly installed Mayor Ron Bacon is backing Jessy Gregg’s call, saying what’s needed is “a united front against destructive, malicious and dangerous actions.”

Government

Police Oversight Commission Debates Relationship with ELPD, Use of Force Reports at First Meeting

Heather Brothers November 9, 2021November 16, 2021

Should ELPD administrators attend the Independent Police Oversight Commission meetings? What information should be included in use of force reports? Here’s what the commissioners had to say at their first meeting.

Policing

DDA Approves More Surveillance Downtown, While Chair Cautions Against ‘Big Brother Culture’

East Lansing Insider: Welcoming Chuck Grigsby As A Regular On The Pod With A Police Transparency Discussion

East Lansing Insider: Discussing The Police Oversight Commission, Student Perspective On Couch Burnings

Mayor Bacon Joins Gregg’s Push for Culture Change on MSU “Celebrations”

Police Oversight Commission Debates Relationship with ELPD, Use of Force Reports at First Meeting

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