Destinee Stark @destineenstark

Supporting officers and demanding better from them are not opposites. In many ways, they’re connected. If police are going to continue existing in America, then “better” should not be too much to ask.

Is the Ohio Law Allowing Police Body Camera Video Fees Already Being Abused?

As law enforcement agencies begin charging hundreds of dollars to access police body-camera video, unclear pricing practices are leaving requesters unable to verify whether fees comply with the law.

The Real Cost of Speaking Truth to the Power of an Entire City

Four years ago today, I was arrested while protesting for police accountability in Canton, Ohio. At the time, it felt sudden. But looking back, it didn’t just come out of nowhere.

What Happened to Frank Tyson? Two Years Later, Accountability Remains Unresolved as New Lawsuit Expands Case

Two years after Frank Tyson died in Canton police custody, the officers charged in his death are still awaiting trial—while a newly filed federal lawsuit expands the case beyond the two officers.

Judge Rejects Arbitrator’s Ruling to Reinstate Canton Police Officer’s Job

Decision cites dishonesty, abuse of authority, excessive force, and the arbitrator’s overreach and flawed reasoning, amid scrutiny of arbitrator’s strong personal ties to law enforcement.

Canton Council Closed Public Comment, But Proposed Ohio Law Could Force It Open

Proposed legislation would mandate public input before votes, creating a statewide standard for public meetings—potentially undoing controversial changes made by Canton Council.