police misconduct

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    Police unions shift stance on protecting bad officers

    Police unions shift stance on protecting bad officers Considering that most police officers have witnessed a fellow officer using excessive force against civilians, this is a welcome change. There is still more reform needed, but a step in the right direction is always positive.
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    Former Buffalo officer wins lawsuit and pension after termination for stopping police brutality

    Former Buffalo officer who stopped fellow cop's chokehold on suspect will get pension after winning lawsuit It's hard to stop the bad apples when you get punished for stopping them. This story mirrors another where a police officer was terminated because they didn't treat violence as a first...
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    After protests over police violence, Missouri lawmakers push to protect officers

    After protests over police violence, Missouri lawmakers push to protect officers
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    9 Departments and Multiple Infractions for One New Jersey Police Officer

    9 Departments and Multiple Infractions for One New Jersey Police Officer
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    Videos of alleged police misconduct went viral. Then what happened?

    Videos of alleged police misconduct went viral. Then what happened?
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    We found 85,000 cops who’ve been investigated for misconduct. Now you can read their records.

    We found 85,000 cops who’ve been investigated for misconduct. Now you can read their records.
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    Colorado passes sweeping police reform bill

    Colorado passes sweeping police reform bill
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    Probe of Old Drug Cases Raises Questions About 2004 George Floyd Arrest

    Probe of Old Drug Cases Raises Questions About 2004 George Floyd Arrest One bad apple can ruin the lives of hundreds. This is why review and reform of the system is critical to prevent such abuses.
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    Policing in America Is Broken. How Do We Fix It?

    Policing in America Is Broken. How Do We Fix It?
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    George Floyd died after officers didn't step in. These police say they did — and paid a price.

    George Floyd died after officers didn’t step in. These police say they did — and paid a price.
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    Florida police organization offers to hire cops who were fired or resigned over police misconduct

    Florida police organization offers to hire cops who were fired or resigned over police misconduct
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    Cities Ask if It's Time to Defund Police and 'Reimagine' Public Safety

    Cities Ask if It's Time to Defund Police and 'Reimagine' Public Safety
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    6 Atlanta officers charged after students pulled from car

    6 Atlanta officers charged after students pulled from car
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    Police attempted to use Taser on Ahmaud Arbery during a 2017 incident

    Police attempted to use Taser on Ahmaud Arbery during a 2017 incident Yet another case of the police video and the report saying the opposite thing. Is there any review and repercussions for these officers? Of course not, the police act in an unscrupulous manner and continue because they are...
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    NJ Police Targeted Black and Latino Neighborhoods to Fulfill Ticket Quotas, Cops Say

    NJ Police Targeted Black and Latino Neighborhoods to Fulfill Ticket Quotas, Cops Say
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    High school basketball player handcuffed after game for 'trespassing' in gym

    High school basketball player handcuffed after game for 'trespassing' in gym Don't sit on the wrong side of the basketball court!
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    Officers falsely portrayed people as gang members, falsified records, LAPD says

    Officers falsely portrayed people as gang members, falsified records, LAPD says Juking the stats.
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    An Officer Admitted Making a Racist Threat. He Still Has a Job.

    An Officer Admitted Making a Racist Threat. He Still Has a Job. And this is why there is distrust in some communities.
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    1 Year After Van Dyke Conviction, How is Chicago Handling Police Misconduct?

    1 Year After Van Dyke Conviction, How is Chicago Handling Police Misconduct?
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    A hidden cost of Chicago police misconduct: $213 million to private lawyers since 2004

    A hidden cost of Chicago police misconduct: $213 million to private lawyers since 2004