Community members and leaders consider the causes—and what can be done about it
SOMERVILLE WIRE: July 13, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
ArtBeat brings “Pop!” to Somerville, the West Branch Library reopens, and a Police Chief Selection Committee seeks members.
OPINION: THE CASE AGAINST BODY CAMERAS FOR SOMERVILLE POLICE
“Expanding the role and number of police officers inherently contradicts the mayor’s stated goal of eliminating systemic racism.”
SOMERVILLE’S USE OF SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY AT A GLANCE
A look at the tools recently introduced for use by the City.
OFFICIALS QUESTION RELIABILITY OF THE POLICE APPOINTMENT PROCESS
An incident prompts scrutiny, while councilors struggle with the fairness of the hiring system.