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Middleton, Wis. - July 26, 2023: Law enforcement is one of the most important functions of state and local government, and sworn police officers are among the most visible government employees in every community.
But collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) struck between government officials and police representatives – and how those agreements influence policing and the criminal justice system – are not widely understood.
Bargaining in Blue strives to bring clarity to this important policy area that affects cities, communities, and our daily lives. Each monthly issue will bring readers the latest news, policy debates, and Ballotpedia’s own original analysis of police collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) in every state and the nation’s 100 largest cities. Here are the topics we’ve examined so far:
- A six-month pilot program of a new jiu jitsu training requirement for law enforcement officers in Ashland, Missouri
- Legislation in Tennessee that proposes to eliminate community-led police oversight boards
Whether you are an interested citizen, a researcher, an activist, or a reporter, Bargaining in Blue will help you understand what CBAs are, what they contain, and what it all means for you and your community.
For people with a professional duty or personal interest in U.S. public policy, Ballotpedia’s policy content and assets are a gateway to learning about policy and an unparalleled resource for in-depth, historical, clear, comprehensive, factual and neutral information on key policy areas. For those interested in policy change, Ballotpedia’s policy coverage is an unparalleled roadmap to reform that is neutral on the issues.
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