The Cranston City Council may ask the General Assembly to overhaul the disciplinary process used for vetting complaints against police officers. Yet…
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Ex-Chief Palombo Wants Cranston to Pay For His Own Legal Representation
Former Cranston police chief Marco Polombo Jr. wants the city to pay for his own legal representation to defend against two pending lawsuits. A lawyer…
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Cranston Residents, Councilors Say State Police Report Has Eroded Their Trust in Fung
Residents and some city councilors said Tuesday the findings of a lacerating State Police report have eroded their trust in Cranston Mayor Allan Fung….
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The political pot keeps simmering as the calendar turns to August. Thanks for stopping by. As always, feel free to send me a tip or comment at idonnis …
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Fung’s Cranston Police Foibles
Cranston Mayor Alan Fung says he is sorry for police misconduct on his watch. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay assesses the damage to the once…
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Fung Apologizes for Role in Police Problems; Says He’s Not Stepping Down
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung apologized to city residents Tuesday for a host of problems related to the Cranston Police Department.
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy Friday, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. There’s plenty of news, even in the peak of summer, so we’re ready to dive in. Your tips…
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RI ACLU Calls on Fung to Release Police Report
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung’s response to a police controversy could damage his political prospects, according to Brown University political science…
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Cranston Councilors Press for Release of State Police Report Over Fung’s Opposition
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung is opposing the immediate release of a State Police review that found “deep problems” within the Cranston Police Department,…
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Cranston City Council Expected To Release Report On Police Department
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung asked state police to review the Cranston Police Department after two city wards were hit with a high number of parking…
