Former Lawrence officer loses certification for biased policing
The Kansas Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training revoked former Lawrence police officer and Douglas County deputy Brad Williams’s certification, citing biased policing and lack of moral character. Williams served with Douglas County from 2013 to 2017 and Lawrence from 2017 to January 2021, resigning amid a 2019 excessive force lawsuit by skateboarder Duc Tran seeking $3 million. Williams allegedly targeted women in alcohol enforcement and harassed exotic dancers, with a supervisor’s number noted in a bathroom wall. The revocation became official December 1, 2022, after a March 8, 2022 recommendation.
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Health department eyes Title X housing shift sparks staff exodus
Heartland CEO Julie Branstrom confirmed conversations on housing Title X services last month as Partridge notes planning based on the health department strategy. Former clinic nurses say the shift endangers undocumented and low income residents seeking birth control and screenings, prompting resignations. The Douglas County Public Health Board met last month amid talk of a transition. today’s 5:30 p.m. meeting at the Douglas County Courthouse offers Zoom access with meeting details at dgcoks.org.
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Kansas lawmakers push for LGBTQ limits amid governor’s reelection
Kansas Republicans press on with a conservative agenda focused on transgender athletes and parental rights while Governor Laura Kelly faces opposition. Lawmakers discuss potential bans on gender affirming care for minors, school sexuality discussions, and tighter limits on what can be taught, amid a charged political climate.
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