Henry Bredemeier is a 2022 graduate of Butler University, double majoring in journalism and sports media. He has worked for The Butler Collegian as a sports journalist, assistant sports editor and managing editor, a marketing intern at Indy Eleven, a communications intern at PACE Indy and a sports intern at WISH-TV.
‘Back the Blue’ laws protect police, expand qualified immunity from lawsuits
ALTOONA, Iowa – After the nationwide protests in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, states have enacted laws to protect police under hate crime law, cementing qualified immunity from lawsuits and, in Arizona, a limit on filming police that has drawn controversy.
Number of civilian oversight agencies rises
Civilian oversight agencies tout themselves as a way to improve police-community relations. We look at three different approaches – plus, what works and what doesn’t.
Police unions play multiple roles in reform efforts
MADISON, Wisc. – The power dynamic with some police unions has shifted – whether by choice or force. Some union leaders have tried to lead change, others have made concessions and some are fighting to maintain their power.
