Reopening, Repairing, and Restructuring the ELPL
The library has tentative plans to reopen on Mar. 1. In the meantime, staff are implementing public health protocols and conducting a cultural diversity audit on...
Moving Toward Recommendation, Study Committee Learns Limitations of Prosecutorial Power in Ingham County
Ingham County's top two prosecutors spoke with East Lansing's Study Committee on an Independent Police Oversight Commission about what they're trying to achieve...
Rundown of Meetings from This Past Week
The City and school district held several important meetings this week. The ELi team brings you the updates....
‘Police Policing the Police’: Study Committee Frets Over Limits of Oversight
Committee members were concerned about the ultimate powers the Oversight Commission might hold and if the community would view it as independent. Heather Brothers...
Presentations to Police Study Committee Outline ELPD Complaints, ‘Uphill Struggle’ for Transparency
Presentations from Deputy Police Chief Steve Gonzalez and Human Rights Commissioner Liz Miller helped the Study Committee get a better grasp on the challenges ahead....
Arts Commission Concerned about Local Businesses and the Arts During Pandemic
The Arts Commission heard presentations from some of those applying for Cultural Arts Grants and brainstormed ways to help local businesses. Heather Brothers reports....
Police Oversight Study Committee Forms Subcommittees, Discusses Transparency Frustrations
The discussion about transparency comes days after the Human Rights Commission had a similar discussion about police transparency. Heather Brothers reports....
‘Race and Ethnicity’ Reports from ELPD Concern Study Committee
After a presentation on Oct. 26, several members of the Study Committee on an Independent Police Oversight Commission expressed concern about the rate at which ELPD...
Police Oversight Study Committee Yet to Approve Work Plan After 2nd Meeting
The meeting also featured a data presentation by Deputy Police Chief Steve Gonzalez and discussion of the police union's role in the eventual oversight commission....
Mixed Bag for MSU Game Day as Several Students Face Fines, Restorative Justice Program
What did game day look like in East Lansing look like on Saturday? And what will happen to students who violated public health orders? ELi's Emily Joan Elliott and...