Law Enforcement
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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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Wichita Police Accused of Racism and Misconduct
Another police department is under review for turning a blind eye to its racist employees.
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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.
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Texas Court Denies the Appeal of Amber Guyger, the Ex-cop Who Killed Botham Jean In His Apartment
Botham Jean's Killer: Amber Guyger will remain in prison after she was denied an appeal by the Texas Court of Appeals.
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Autopsy: Black Man was Shot 4 Times by Off-Duty NC Deputy
Jason Walker, 37, suffered injuries to his head, back, chest and thigh.
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The NYPD’s DNA-Stealing Lawsuit Is the Perfect Argument For Defunding
The public's money should never, ever be spent on such a breach of public trust