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National Coalition of Justice Practitioners (NCJP) Unite Against the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Proposed Ban on Menthol Cigarettes

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Coalition of Justice Practitioners (NCJP), a group of Black and Hispanic law enforcement executives and experts, hosted the "When Good People Write Bad Policy" National Press Club panel event to educate people about the racial and criminal implications of a menthol ban. The panel met before the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announcement anticipated to come this month. 

Key Points: 
  • The panel met before the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announcement anticipated to come this month.
  • "For leaders in Washington to consider this ban without consulting Black and Brown officers is disastrous.
  • Enforcement of the menthol ban will be in more urban and Latino communities and used as a tool in racial profiling, stop-and-frisk, and arrests.
  • The proposed U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) ban on menthol cigarettes could be announced this month.

LEADING CIVIL RIGHTS ADVOCATES REQUEST A D.C. COUNCIL HEARING ON D.C. METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT'S JUMP-OUTS AND OTHER POLICE ABUSES

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of civil rights advocates, the lawyers for Sergeant Charlotte Djossou, and the lawyers for individuals who have brought cases alleging constitutional harm from illegal jump-outs, yesterday sent a letter calling on Council member Brooke Pinto, Chair of the D.C. Council Committee on the Judiciary, to hold a public hearing examining the continuing problem of jump-outs, discriminatory targeting of Black neighborhoods, and other police abuses of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

Key Points: 
  • The departure of Chief Contee presents an opportunity for the D.C. Council to enact much-needed reforms.
  • Renewed concern was sparked by sworn depositions in a lawsuit filed by MPD Sergeant Charlotte Djossou, an 18-year veteran of the department.
  • "This testimony is in stark contrast to his public statements that the MPD no longer conducts jump-outs."
  • While these problems are not new, the District has failed to address them for many years and under many police chiefs.

House Passes House Joint Resolution 42; Taking Necessary Action to Halt D.C. City Council's Dangerous Experiment in Lawlessness

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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42, a resolution disapproving the adoption of the most anti-police, pro-criminal legislation ever passed by DC Council.

Key Points: 
  • 42, a resolution disapproving the adoption of the most anti-police, pro-criminal legislation ever passed by DC Council.
  • The D.C. Police Union calls on the United States Senate and President Biden to join the bi-partisan support for HJR 42.
  • These reckless policies, enshrined in the disastrous "Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act," brought policing to a grinding halt and allowed lawlessness to thrive.
  • Today's action by Congress is a victory for common sense and the hardworking women and men of the Metropolitan Police Department."

DC Police Union Supports New House Joint Resolution

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The nearly 3,500 members of the D.C. Police Union express our full support for the new House Joint Resolution (H.J. Res), introduced today by Representative Andrew Clyde of Georgia to disapprove the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 passed by the D.C. City Council without the support or signature of Mayor Bowser.

Key Points: 
  • Pro-Criminal, Anti-Victim Policies Must Be Stopped; Public Safety Remains at High Risk
    WASHINGTON, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The nearly 3,500 members of the D.C. Police Union express our full support for the new House Joint Resolution (H.J.
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  • Res, Pro-Criminal, Anti-Victim Policies Must Be Stopped; Public Safety at High Risk
    "The introduction of the new House Joint Resolution today is necessary to protect public safety in our Nation's Capital," states D.C. Police Union Chairman Gregg Pemberton.
  • For these reasons, the D.C. Police Union proudly supports this resolution and asks all members of Congress and the White House to do the same.

DC Police Union Applauds Bipartisan Passage of House Joint Resolution 26: Action Will Reduce Rhetoric and Restore Justice For Crime Victims

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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Senators joined the House and made a bold step forward to reduce rhetoric and restore justice for victims of crime in our nation's capital," stated DC Police Union Chairman Gregg Pemberton.

Key Points: 
  • Senators joined the House and made a bold step forward to reduce rhetoric and restore justice for victims of crime in our nation's capital," stated DC Police Union Chairman Gregg Pemberton.
  • "On behalf of the nearly 3,500 members of our union, I express our formal thanks and heartfelt appreciation for this vote supporting public safety and justice for crime victims."
  • Since this Act was passed on an emergency basis in D.C., the MPD has lost over 1,200 police officers replacing just 700.
  • Chairman Pemberton continued, "This resolution is an important first step in the right direction to restore justice for victims of crime and an important move towards repealing pro-criminal legislation.

Life Deeds, Inc. Launches Rebrand Amidst Efforts to Assist Community with Housing, Employment, and Strength-Based Initiatives

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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WASHINGTON, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Life Deeds, a community-based initiative that serves high-risk youth and adults, announced its rebrand as it continues to affect positive change in lives across the District, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV).

Key Points: 
  • Life Deeds, Inc. has created its own unique transformative mentoring program.
  • Key initiatives have included more intentional efforts to coalesce resources in underserved communities east of the river in the District.
  • Life Deeds has provided workforce training and job placement for specialized youth and adult populations in the DMV since 2010.
  • For more information on Life Deeds, you can visit our website lifedeeds.org .

District of Columbia Retirement Board executive director to retire

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Friday, February 19, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sheila Morgan-Johnson, executive director of theDistrict of Columbia Retirement Board (DCRB), Washington, DC, is retiring.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sheila Morgan-Johnson, executive director of theDistrict of Columbia Retirement Board (DCRB), Washington, DC, is retiring.
  • DCRB manages $10 billion in assets of the District of Columbia Teachers' Retirement Fund and the District of Columbia Police Officers and Fire Fighters' Retirement Fund (collectively referred to as the Fund).
  • "I feel extremely grateful and privileged to have been able serve the people of the District of Columbia for nearly 30 years.
  • And I am particularly thankful for the opportunity to have served the members of the District of Columbia Teachers' Retirement Fund and the District of Columbia Police Officers and Fire Fighters' Retirement Fund over that time."