Citizens for Juvenile Justice

NAACP President LaSella Hall seems to be in pursuit of a solution to a problem that doesn't exist when it comes to racism in the New Bedford Police Department.

New Bedford Ward 4 Councilor Derek Baptiste moved for the motion to condemn a report accusing New Bedford Police of racial profiling to be tabled. It passed 6-4.

The organization that compiled a report alleging racial profiling by New Bedford Police is standing by its findings as city officials denounce the report.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell says the report accusing the NBPD of racial profiling is 'dubious at best,' but still won't defend the city's police officers.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell called the Citizens for Juvenile Justice report on racial profiling by New Bedford Police 'dubious at best.'

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell never stood with his police last summer but chose to stand with the outside agitators. It appears he is doing the same thing now.

The New Bedford Police Department has issued its formal response to a report by Citizens for Juvenile Justice alleging racial profiling by the department.

Police officers residing in New Bedford's public housing neighborhoods can provide a sense of security and stability in what is often a high-crime area.

Councilor Brian Gomes is calling on his colleagues to show support for the New Bedford Police Department following a critical report by a Boston non-profit.

The New Bedford Police Union called the report by Citizens for Juvenile Justice 'slanted' and 'prejudiced,' asking the mayor and police chief to denounce it.