Sacramento Mayor Says Stephon Clark Shooting Investigation Will Be Done ‘Very, Very Soon’ September 11, 2018 | Nick Miller Mayor Darrell Steinberg said the investigation is in its “final stages” nearly six months after Clark’s death. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Police Used ‘Excessive And Unreasonable Force’ In Fatal Shooting Of Stephon Clark, Family Says In Claim For $35 Million September 6, 2018 | Nick Miller CapRadio obtained a claim by the family against the city, citing $35 million in damages after the city “unjustly shot and killed” Clark in March of this year.
State Government California Plan To Limit Police Use Of Force Stalls, ‘Felony Murder’ Bill Ekes Forward August 29, 2018 | Ben Adler The bill sought to change the rules governing when police officers can use force. It emerged this spring after the fatal shooting of Stephon Clark by Sacramento police. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Police Arrest Two Demonstrators In Front Of Sacramento DA’s Office As Stephon Clark Protest Continues August 24, 2018 | Nick Miller Activists with the local Black Lives Matter chapter criticized police for what they say was a violent arrest this past Wednesday. A police spokesman said demonstrators dangerously blocked traffic and were uncooperative. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn On New Chase Procedures, Stephon Clark And More August 14, 2018 Chief Daniel Hahn discusses changes to how Sacramento police conduct foot pursuits in the wake of the Stephon Clark shooting. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Police Records In California Rarely See Light Of Day, But Lawmakers Could Soon Change That August 13, 2018 | Ben Adler California lawmakers are poised to change the rules governing the release of police records as this year’s legislative session moves into its final weeks, due in part to the Sacramento police shooting earlier this year of Stephon Clark. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Police Reconsider Foot Chases After Stephon Clark's Death August 13, 2018 Monday Sacramento police will present a new policy to the Community Police Review Commission that discourages dangerous foot pursuits of suspected criminals. The commission will also vote on use-of-force prevention and department diversity ideas. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Drops Plan To Ban Demonstrators Who Disrupt Council Meetings Or Threaten Officials July 24, 2018 | Nick Miller Sacramento City Council has pulled a contentious agenda item that would’ve allowed officials to ban individuals from public meetings due to repeated disruptions or threats.
Why Sacramento Is Finding Jobs For Teens After Stephon Clark’s Death July 23, 2018 | Sammy Caiola Community leaders say teens in Sacramento’s poorest neighborhoods feel trapped on violent streets. New programs aim to point them toward careers. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Police Deadly Force Law Advances In California Legislature June 20, 2018 | Ben Bradford A proposal to tighten the standards for when police can use deadly force has moved forward in the California state Senate. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.