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Organizers say Nashua conversation events help community, police find common ground

Organizers say Nashua conversation events help community, police find common ground

During the two-hour discussion, Police Chief Michael Carignan fielded dozens of questions, ranging from inquiries about the department's cultural competency training to its outreach with local youth. Though this was the first virtual iteration, these discussions have been taking place for more than five years through a collaborative initiative called Nashua Community Conversations on Race and Justice — and organizers say the program has significantly improved community-police relations within the city during that time.

With Policing in the Spotlight, Some Search for Alternatives to SROs

With Policing in the Spotlight, Some Search for Alternatives to SROs

Some Granite Staters believe sworn officers are needed on campus to protect students from threats of violence such as school shootings. Others raise concerns about criminalization of student behavior and the apparent disproportionate impact of school policing on students of color and those with disabilities. And as conversations around policing continue to evolve, some are looking for alternative ways to keep schools safe.