In this week’s edition, a disturbing tally of the lives affected by COVID-19 highlights the dangers of incarceration, a police department prioritizes “customer service,” officers begin leaving their jobs in droves, and states abolish fines and fees.Correction: In this segment the host unintentionally read an incorrect headline stating that one story was about how "the Supreme Court restricts police powers." This was an error and the correct headline was "States Abolishing Fines and Fees." PushBlack exists because we saw we had to take matters into our own hands, especially when it comes to protecting our communities. As a nonprofit, we rely on small donations from subscribers like you. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions. Most people do 5 or 10 bucks a month, but everything makes a difference. Thanks for supporting the work. Donate Here: https://stateofcriminaljustice.comDisturbing Data From 15 Months of COVID-19 in PrisonsThe racist criminal legal system’s prisons have let the pandemic cause immeasurable harm.Police Department Pushes For ‘Customer Service’A “customer service model” is yet another symbolic reform.Scrutiny and Low Morale Drives Officers AwayOfficers are not feeling inspired after moments of reckoning. New GroundThe New Ground segment features hopeful stories of changes within the realm of the criminal legal system. There is a better future on the horizon through the efforts to dismantle the oppressive system targeting Black America. It happens when all of our thumbs are on the pulse.States Abolishing Fines and FeesNationwide, state juvenile courts are moving to end the practice of charging fines and fees.

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