New Bedford a No Show at meeting on Racial Equity and Police Reform

On Thursday, September 24th more than 130 residents of Fall River, New Bedford, and surrounding towns met to put forward proposals on police reforms for racial justice and more effective community policing. The theme of the meeting, organized by United Interfaith Action (UIA) and New Bedford NAACP, was from "Protest to Policy to Power" for our communities. Fall River Police Chief Jeffrey Cardoza made several commitments, and we thank him for his presence and community engagement. However, UIA and New Bedford NAACP were disappointed that New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell, Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan, and New Bedford Police Chief...