In July 2014, Eric Garner’s death at the hands of police officers became the first of several high-profile cases that have resulted in growing public frustration with community policing, leading to riots, protests, and a demand for greater police accountability. Later that year, President Barack Obama announced the Body Worn Camera Partnership Program, a three-year,… Read more »
Entries by Jaclyn Lansbery
SPEA graduate follows father’s passion for keeping the public safe
Following in a father’s footsteps usually means inheriting the family business. But for father Scott Teal and daughter Sydney Teal, it means sharing a passion for keeping the public safe. They both followed their passion to the School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) at IUPUI. Even in high school, Sydney knew she didn’t want… Read more »
SPEA alumnus Lee Christenson prepares Indiana for emergencies
If Ebola, or any number of natural and manmade disasters, comes to Indiana, the state is prepared, thanks to SPEA alumnus Lee Christenson. Christenson, director of the Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response Division at the Indiana State Department of Health, collaborated with partners throughout the state and country to prepare Indiana for Ebola when… Read more »
