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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Evanston police Cmdr. Ryan Glew, a White man in a white police uniform

Citizens’ Network of Protection talks police body camera program

May 20, 2021

Evanston police Cmdr. Ryan Glew discussed state and local policies on police body cameras at a Tuesday event hosted by Citizens’ Network of Protection.    Evanston Police Department’s body-worn...

Daniel Biss speaks in Fisk Hall. He is wearing a black sweater.

Mayor Biss creates new public safety committee as one of his first acts in office

May 11, 2021

As one of his first acts in office, Mayor Daniel Biss created the Reimagining Public Safety Committee, he announced at Monday’s City Council meeting. The committee, which comprises 17 city officials...

An illustrated gray drone with “EPD” written on the bottom in black letters, above a green-blue background.

A year after purchase, questions linger around purpose of Evanston’s unused police and fire drone

May 6, 2021

Evanston Police Department’s aerial fleet is unassuming: a single four-rotor drone, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. While small, the drone makes up the entirety of an Unmanned Aerial...

A rectangular painting of George Floyd wearing a dark blue hoodie, with orange flowers in the background and the phrase “Justice for George Floyd” in white.

Community members continue to grieve George Floyd, say former police officer’s conviction is not enough

April 22, 2021

Content warning: This story contains mentions of police violence.  Evanston and Northwestern community members continue to grieve George Floyd following Tuesday’s conviction of former Minneapolis...

Citizens Network of Protection. The nonprofit organization held a discussion about alternatives to policing in which Evanston residents discussed the role community-building plays in reimagining public safety.

Evanston residents discussed alternatives to policing in CNP meeting

January 20, 2021

Evanston residents discussed building community, properly assessing situations and designating mediators as potential alternatives to policing during a Citizens’ Network of Protection meeting on Tuesday. CNP...

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