Monthly Archives: June 2017

The Proliferation of License Plate Readers

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Suraj

A little noticed surveillance technology, designed to track the movements of every passing driver, is quickly proliferating on Maryland’s streets. License plate readers (LPRs), mounted on police cars or at fixed locations like on road signs and bridges, use small … Continue reading →

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Activists weigh in on Takoma Park police chief selection process — join us online and next Thursday!

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Thomas Nephew

MCCRC, ACLU-Montgomery County, and other activists joined the discussion of the Takoma Park Police Chief selection process during a Takoma Park City Council meeting (video forthcoming) held Wednesday evening in the Recreation Center on New Hampshire Avenue. Why is this … Continue reading →

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Asian American Groups Support Rockville’s “Fostering Community Trust” Ordinance—Council Meeting June 19

Posted on June 18, 2017 by John Appiah-Duffell

A coalition of organizations, including several Asian and Pacific American groups as well as the Montgomery County Civil Rights Coalition, will attend the Rockville City Council hearing on Monday, June 19 in support of the “Fostering Community Trust” ordinance introduced … Continue reading →

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Youth-police panel: student arrest rates in MoCo schools much higher than in MD or US

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Thomas Nephew

On Monday night I was honored to be part of a panel, convened by the remarkable Montgomery Blair High School student activist Alix Swann, on the topic of “Youth Police Interactions.” Panelists included: Eddie Ellis (One By 1, Inc) Minister … Continue reading →

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