BlackAtKU sparks calls for tighter campus equity rules
Tiara Floyd recounts launching BlackAtKU after microaggressions at KU and a push to overhaul conduct codes. KU leaders Girod and Eichelmeyer promise action, including an equity council, joint police training, and a George Floyd Memorial Scholarship, as protests drive change efforts.
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Kansas towns debate policing bias and accreditation
Riley County Police Director Dennis Butler defends bias review as hard to prove while emphasizing data driven practices. Kansas standards require bias policies, annual reports, and officers receive substantial training on fair policing and de escalation. Activists push for better mental health interventions, chokehold bans, and stronger force reporting to drive local reform. The Kansas News Service notes ongoing efforts across statewide agencies and communities.
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