Firm Conducts Analysis of Michigan’s Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety’s Handling of 2020 Unrest

Crowd of people in the streets, protesting and Black Lives Matter movement

A firm conducted an analysis of how the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety handled the unrest of 2020. The report notes some pros, some cons, and some communication issues. As was reported by WOOD, “one core issue was the erosion of the public’s trust amid a breakdown in communication.” The report and study was conducted by the OIR Group, who have conducted similar reviews in Oregon, California, and others.

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State of Michigan Investigating Severe Form of Gonorrhea in Kalamazoo

  The State of Michigan and local health departments are investigating cases of severe gonorrhea in Kalamazoo and two neighboring counties, according to information released on Friday. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a statement regarding cases of Disseminated Gonococcal Infection (DGI). DIG may occur after local…

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