Law Enforcement
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Louisiana Governor Knew About Body Cam Video In Black Man’s Death
Gov. John Bel Edwards watched the brutal 30 minute footage but didn’t immediately give it to investigators.
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Did A Former Federal Agent Know About the Buffalo Massacre In Advance?
The possibility reminds us of law enforcement’s deep ties to the white supremacist movement.
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Police Response in Texas School shooting criticized
Uvalde officers are facing scrutiny for how long it took for them to act during Tuesday’s massacre.
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Criticized For Increasing Police Budget
He campaigned on promises to reform policing in his city
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Ex-NYPD Cop On Trial For Jan. 6th Riot Claims “Self-Defense”
Here’s what his defense tells us about American policing
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Police Decision in Cedric Lofton Case Prompts Advocates To Demand Justice
The 17-year-old Black teenager died in police custody at Kansas juvenile center, leaving community members wanting accountability for the officers involved
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Investigation: No-Knock Raids for Drug Searches Lead to Fatal Shootings
Judges often sign off on no-knock warrant requests without resistance or questioning the merit.
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Cases of Excessive Force Where Officers Walked Away Free
Most recently, the officer shot and killed Amir Locke will not be facing criminal charges.
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Officers who Tased Jim Rogers to Death Appeal Termination [UPDATED]
The five officers involved are appealing the decision to be terminated but are also facing a lawsuit for the use of excessive force.