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Rhode Island is the only state in the country without a process to decertify police officers facing charges of misconduct, per a new investigation by Invisible Institute and @thepublicsradio. Here's a thread on what that means:

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In every other state, officers embroiled in the legal system or facing serious charges of misconduct can be stripped of their certification to be a police officer, preventing them from being rehired by another agency. That is not the case in Rhode Island. thepublicsradio.org/criminal-justi…

The payment resolves a federal lawsuit against former patrolman Michael Pessoa, who was convicted in 2023 of punching a handcuffed suspect in the face and filing false reports to cover up the incident. bit.ly/4iDHcSp

"In Rhode Island, once people think something’s a hassle, they just won’t do it." Discover Jennifers story: ripbs.org/transportation…

We're turning the tide on Pediatric Mental Health Week. 🧠🌊 Learn more: ripbs.org/findinghope

ICE agents detained Juan Francisco Méndez after breaking through his car window with an axe. His wife, Marilú Domingo Ortiz, is now trying to be reunited with her husband. Listen/read the full story now: thepublicsradio.org/immigration/i-…

Rhode Island U.S. District Court Judge Melissa R. DuBose issued an order stating that the man cannot be removed “outside the District of Rhode Island without providing the Court with at least 48 hours’ advance notice of the move and the reason therefore.” thepublicsradio.org/immigration/fe…

Cheers to local craft beer & public media! Thanks to all who joined us at State of the Brew last night at The Guild Pawtucket for our panel event and our RI PBS Weekly screening. Here's to community & the future of beer in RI! 🍻 Ian Donnis

Historians at Brown University and Tribal members from across New England are launching a project they hope will bring awareness to the historic enslavement of Indigenous people in North America. thepublicsradio.org/arts-and-cultu…

Standing up for civil liberties tends to be a busy job. That’s even more true with President Trump pushing the bounds of executive power on a variety of fronts. thepublicsradio.org/politics/steve…

Earlier this year, WaterFire Providence named Mark Allan as the new interim executive director. We talk with Mark about the financial challenges the organization has faced and his hopes for the future. Listen to the full story now: thepublicsradio.org/artscape/new-l…

After 30 years, the Dept. of Ed has abruptly ended the Ready To Learn grant. This threatens free educational programs for kids, parents & educators. Learn more about how YOU can help save public media: ripbs.org/standsharesupp…

The state’s public defender agency said an alleged sexual relationship between a judge and prosecutor, first described in a series of anonymous letters, could taint more than 3,700 criminal cases if proven true. Learn more here: ripbs.org/news-and-cultu…

We’re answering your questions about the Washington Bridge as part of our project, Breaking Point. Here’s what we know now about the safety of the eastbound side. Ian Donnis #BreakingPoint Send us your questions now: ripbs.org/you-asked

Join us for a special screening of Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act on Thursday, May 29, 5:30–7:45 PM at Westerly Library. 🎬 Register now: ripbs.org/support/events…

Owner Perry Raso is expressing gratitude to members of the public who have reached out to him after a devastating fire early Tuesday morning. Raso said his priority right now is assisting the restaurant’s 300 full-time and seasonal employees. thepublicsradio.org/south-county-b…

Critics of Council President Chris Duhamel say any deal with a shoreline fire district that cedes a right-of-way in Watch Hill would violate Westerly’s town charter. Learn more: thepublicsradio.org/shoreline-acce…

🎉 We’re thrilled to share that we are Telly Award Winners — taking home 5 awards this year! 🏆 Huge shoutout to ART Inc. and Story in the Public Square! Check out our award-winning work: ripbs.org/about/pressroo…

Newport Historical Society takes visitors back to 1775 and asks “Whose side are you on?” in the American Revolution. And the Newport Art Museum features the nautical paintings of “Sean Landers: Lost at Sea.” Listen to the full story now: thepublicsradio.org/artscape/loyal…