Justice Delivery Tools

A pair of hand-held applications have come to our attention. Connectivity and high-quality data sharing make both important tools for justice delivery. Both Continue reading →

Calling For a New Result

Who should analyze police misconduct? It’s time we take oversight out of cops’ hands. Police accountability experts ARE available. In Continue reading →

Color of Change & Cogent Police Reform Demands

Assess this list of demands for reform. We owe it to those bringing heat to police accountability, to offer up Continue reading →

Human Rights Come Out as New Chief Comes In

The City of Portland, Oregon has a new Police Chief. Instead of employing a change agent from outside a Bureau that’s in patterns Continue reading →

Fiddling with the Numbers

When cops want City Hall to approve of some shenanigans, we often see the Chief’s request portrayed as if it arises from Continue reading →

Film the Police!

Portland has arrived at an interesting nexus, forming the basis of an important, structural element that will reform police engaged Continue reading →

Prodded into $265,000 No-bid Contract

The City of Portland stands accused of violating The People’s civil rights. The DoJ pivoted away from racial profiling and unconstitutional Continue reading →

Going By the Numbers

When tackling racial justice, we find statistics the province of policy makers. We realize emotionally grappling with the psychological damage Continue reading →

How Do We Care?

Chemical dependency professionals have long tussled with the conundrum of accurately assessing presenting symptoms. Dual-diagnoses address both substance abuse and Continue reading →

Happy in Our Work

Twice in the past week Jo Ann Hardesty has been acknowledged for her role in seeking police accountability … as Continue reading →

Walk Two Blocks in These Shoes

Consult Hardesty was an active participant at the ACLU NW Civil Liberties Conference panel on ‘Can We Have Police Accountability?’ a week or Continue reading →

Hunt Lessons Learned

In September 2012, Consult Hardesty took up demands by the Albina Ministerial Alliance Coalition for Justice and Police Reform, regarding Continue reading →