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5 | 2010 Census | Change | Density (km²) | Area (km²) | Action Taken | STATE ACTION | Latest update source | |||||||||||||||||
6 | 1 | New York | New York | 8,323,340 | BILL SIGNED | 6/18 | https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/18/us/new-york-city-passes-police-reform-bills/index.html | |||||||||||||||||
7 | 2 | Los Angeles | California | 4,015,940 | REFORM PROPOSED | 7/27 | https://deadline.com/2020/07/lapd-reform-mayor-eric-grcetti-black-lives-matter-george-floyd-budget-cuts-1202996424/ | |||||||||||||||||
8 | 3 | Chicago | Illinois | 2,694,240 | DECISION: MORE COPS | 7/27 | https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-chicago-police-crime-large-protests-new-units-20200727-o4birrgkmja2bhjoijlph3tzfe-story.html | |||||||||||||||||
9 | 4 | Houston | Texas | 2,340,890 | TASK FORCE CREATED | 7/3 | https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2020/07/03/new-houston-task-force-on-police-reform-real-change-or-window-dressing/ | |||||||||||||||||
10 | 5 | Phoenix | Arizona | 1,703,080 | COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS | STATE BILL PASSED | 6/18 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2020/06/18/phoenix-police-reform-committee-unveils-recommendations/3203063001/ | ||||||||||||||||
11 | 6 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | 1,591,800 | POLICY REVIEW | 7/21 | https://6abc.com/police-reform-philadelphia-in-pennsylvania-commissioner-daneille-outlaw/6327630/ | |||||||||||||||||
12 | 7 | San Antonio | Texas | 1,578,030 | UNION BLOCKAGE | 6/29 | https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2020/06/29/how-each-san-antonio-city-council-member-says-they-would-change-police-collective-bargaining-agreement/ | |||||||||||||||||
13 | 8 | San Diego | California | 1,447,100 | NOV BALLOT MEASURE | 7/7 | https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/sd-city-council-to-decide-november-ballot-fate-of-police-reform-measure/2360589/ | |||||||||||||||||
14 | 9 | Dallas | Texas | 1,382,270 | REFORM IMPLEMENTATION | 6/4 | http://www.dallascitynews.net/city-dallas-implements-immediate-police-reforms | |||||||||||||||||
15 | 10 | San Jose | California | 1,033,670 | SECOND MAYOR PROPOSAL | 7/30 | https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/san-jose-mayor-lays-out-next-stage-in-plan-to-reform-police-department/ | |||||||||||||||||
16 | 11 | Austin | Texas | 988,218 | RESOLUTIONS APPROVED | 7/29 | https://www.kxan.com/austin-george-floyd-mike-ramos-protests/do-austinites-support-reducing-police-budget-surveys-offer-conflicting-data/ | |||||||||||||||||
17 | 12 | Fort Worth | Texas | 932,116 | POLICY IMPLEMENTATION | 7/31 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-police-update-department-policies-from-reform-experts/287-f6c9e5b6-e54f-4c84-9f7c-867f42b78a0f | |||||||||||||||||
18 | 13 | Jacksonville | Florida | 926,371 | EXPLORING ISSUES | 7/9 | https://jjie.org/2020/07/09/jacksonville-activist-groups-work-together-on-police-reform/ | |||||||||||||||||
19 | 14 | Columbus | Ohio | 922,223 | PLAN APPROVAL | 7/29 | https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/columbus-council-approves-four-police-reform-plans | |||||||||||||||||
20 | 15 | Charlotte | North Carolina | 905,318 | AWAITING AUDIT | 7/20 | https://www.wbtv.com/2020/07/20/safe-coalition-nc-calls-audit-cmpd-budget/ | |||||||||||||||||
21 | 16 | San Francisco | California | 896,047 | PROPOSALS IMPLEMENTED | 6/12 | https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-06-12/san-francisco-police-reforms-stop-response-noncriminal-calls | |||||||||||||||||
22 | 17 | Indianapolis | Indiana | 875,929 | NO-KNOCK BAN | STATE BILL PASSED | 7/22 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2020/07/22/indianapolis-police-cease-use-no-knock-warrants/5486415002/ | ||||||||||||||||
23 | 18 | Seattle | Washington | 783,137 | DISCUSSION | 6/21 | https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/broaden-police-reform-discussion/ | |||||||||||||||||
24 | 19 | Denver | Colorado | 734,134 | UNION NEGOTIATIONS | 7/22 | https://denverite.com/2020/07/22/it-just-happens-to-be-time-to-renegotiate-the-denver-police-contract-heres-whats-at-stake/ | |||||||||||||||||
25 | 20 | Washington | District of Columbia | 720,687 | REFORM BILL SIGNED | 7/23 | https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/dc-mayor-signs-police-reform-legislation/2369194/ | |||||||||||||||||
26 | 21 | Boston | Massachusetts | 710,195 | PUBLIC HEARINGS | STATE BILL PASSED | 7/14 | https://www.wgbh.org/news/local-news/2020/07/14/watch-live-boston-mayor-marty-walsh-to-give-update-on-coronavirus-response | ||||||||||||||||
27 | 22 | El Paso | Texas | 685,575 | CITY RESOLUTION PASSED | 6/23 | https://kvia.com/news/crime/2020/06/23/el-paso-city-council-approves-resolution-supporting-police-reforms/ | |||||||||||||||||
28 | 23 | Nashville | Tennessee | 673,167 | BILLS ENNACTED/WITHDRAWN | 7/23 | https://fox17.com/news/local/several-bills-on-police-reform-withdrawn-from-metro-council-sponsors-explain-reasoning | |||||||||||||||||
29 | 24 | Detroit | Michigan | 667,272 | POLICY APPROVAL/REVIEW | 7/14 | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2020/07/14/police-commissioners-propose-chokehold-ban-and-other-reforms/5432460002/ | |||||||||||||||||
30 | 25 | Portland | Oregon | 664,103 | NOV BALLOT MEASURE | 7/29 | https://www.opb.org/article/2020/07/29/portland-police-oversight-city-council-voters-measure/ | |||||||||||||||||
31 | 26 | Las Vegas | Nevada | 662,000 | CONTINUING PRIOR REFORM | 8/1 | https://www.reviewjournal.com/opinion/commentary-metro-culture-embraces-reform-we-hear-you-2086368/ | |||||||||||||||||
32 | 27 | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma | 655,407 | PLAN/OVERSIGHT APPROVAL | 7/15 | https://oklahoman.com/article/5666806/oklahoma-city-recently-adopted-six-police-focused-reforms-heres-what-is-next | |||||||||||||||||
33 | 28 | Memphis | Tennessee | 647,374 | PLAN APPROVAL | 7/7 | https://lris.com/2020/07/07/city-council-to-discuss-removing-police-from-civil-service-system/ | |||||||||||||||||
34 | 29 | Louisville | Kentucky | 624,890 | PLAN IMPLEMENTATION | 7/24 | https://www.courier-journal.com/story/opinion/2020/07/24/louisville-mayor-greg-fischer-police-reform-needed-transparency/5487342002/ | |||||||||||||||||
35 | 30 | Baltimore | Maryland | 590,479 | BILL PROPSAL | 7/29 | https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/baltimore-county/bs-md-co-baltimore-county-police-reform-20200729-fyuwdb2cxfg4lbixiqajzjti2q-story.html | |||||||||||||||||
36 | 31 | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | 585,589 | RECOMMENDATIONS AND DISCUSSION | 7/29 | https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/fire-and-police-commission-looks-at-reforming-the-milwaukee-police-department | |||||||||||||||||
37 | 32 | Albuquerque | New Mexico | 561,188 | CONTINUING PRIOR REFORM | 7/24 | https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/albuquerque-says-us-agents-should-respect-its-police-reforms/ | |||||||||||||||||
38 | 33 | Tucson | Arizona | 553,871 | PLAN APPROVAL | 7/8 | https://kvoa.com/news/2020/07/08/sheriff-napier-shares-pcsds-police-reform-plan-amid-national-conversation/ | |||||||||||||||||
39 | 34 | Fresno | California | 538,195 | COMMITTEE DISCUSSIONS | 7/28 | https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article244535647.html | |||||||||||||||||
40 | 35 | Mesa | Arizona | 527,666 | FORUM DISCUSSIONS | ? | https://themesatribune.com/black-leaders-discuss-need-for-police-reforms/ | |||||||||||||||||
41 | 36 | Atlanta | Georgia | 523,738 | POLICY APPROVAL PENDING | 7/23 | https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/mayors-task-force-releases-details-recommended-atlanta-police-reforms/N2UT3HO7YNG4VBC4AES5R7EQVI/ | |||||||||||||||||
42 | 37 | Sacramento | California | 521,769 | CITY APPROVES PROPOSALS | 7/8 | https://www.davisvanguard.org/2020/07/legal-community-critics-largely-criticize-sacramento-city-council-police-reforms/ | |||||||||||||||||
43 | 38 | Kansas City | Missouri | 505,198 | NOV BALLOT MEASURE | 7/28 | https://www.kmbc.com/article/kansas-city-religious-leaders-renew-push-for-police-reform/33451146 | |||||||||||||||||
44 | 39 | Miami | Florida | 486,388 | CIVILIAN PANAL VETOED | 7/17 | https://miami.cbslocal.com/2020/07/17/miami-dade-mayor-carlos-gimenez-vetoes-independent-civilian-panel-police-oversight/ | |||||||||||||||||
45 | 40 | Colorado Springs | Colorado | 485,946 | PANEL APPLICATION PROCESS | 7/30 | https://gazette.com/news/colorado-springs-city-council-paring-applicants-for-police-advisory-commission/article_85e89b32-d2be-11ea-9472-7bf484845a13.html | |||||||||||||||||
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50 | 13 | Norfolk | Virginia | 522,409 | PLAN IN PROCESS | 7/15 | https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/norfolk-commits-more-than-1m-to-police-policy-reform/ | |||||||||||||||||
51 | 14 | St. Louis | Missouri | 516,446 | PANEL ESTABLISHED | 7/1 | https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/mayor/news/outside-review-of-slmpd.cfm | |||||||||||||||||
52 | 17 | Cleveland | Ohio | 416,528 | POLICIES PROPOSED | 7/22 | https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/investigations/protests-spark-oh-proposal-for-police-reforms-cleveland-struggles-to-complete-federal-consent-decree | |||||||||||||||||
53 | 18 | New Orleans | Louisiana | 397,095 | CONTINUING PRIOR PREFORM | 6/22 | https://www.nola.com/news/article_c0328166-b19b-11ea-8d14-13e80ed7fa04.html | |||||||||||||||||
54 | 19 | Richmond | Virginia | 375,427 | POLICIES APPROVED | DISCUSSIONS | 7/27 | https://richmond.com/news/local/richmond-council-backs-civilian-review-board-and-marcus-alert-opposes-taking-money-away-from-police/article_c7a21f9a-e68b-552e-9c64-448d5135b2c8.html | ||||||||||||||||
55 | 20 | Orlando | Florida | 344,820 | HOLDS AND NO-KNOCKS BAN, MORE PROPOSALS | 7/20 | https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2020/07/21/police-reform-key-topic-in-orlando-budget-plans | |||||||||||||||||
56 | 22 | Tampa | Florida | 329,334 | REFORM ANNOUNCED, LIASON TEAM | 7/15 | https://www.cltampa.com/news-views/local-news/article/21140129/tampa-police-chief-dugan-announces-creation-of-new-community-advisory-team | |||||||||||||||||
57 | 23 | Riverside | California | 322,405 | REFORM ADOPTION | 7/15 | https://www.pe.com/2020/07/15/riverside-county-supervisors-back-police-reforms/ | |||||||||||||||||
58 | 24 | Birmingham | Alabama | 318,373 | GUIDELINES ISSUED | 7/14 | https://apnews.com/1fc59b70467280915475722926b29673 | |||||||||||||||||
59 | 26 | Baton Rouge | Louisiana | 285,911 | MEASURES DISCUSSED | 7/8 | https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/dan_fagan/article_82dd1a96-c056-11ea-886a-b713f49c8423.html | |||||||||||||||||
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