Law Enforcement
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Black Officers At Knoxville, Tennessee Police Department Have Experienced Discrimination, Report Claims
The officers said they have largely been passed over for leadership positions.
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Tennessee Man Beaten by Officers, Speaks Out After Incident [Update]
Brandon Calloway was chased and beaten in his own home after allegedly evading an arrest.
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Arkansas Police Accused of Editing Footage of Man’s Mysterious Death in Custody
Previous reports say he died at the hospital, but the autopsy shows he might’ve died while with the police.
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Experts Find Albuquerque Police Instigated Fatal Shooting of Drunken Man
The police department did not display the heated exchange from the body camera footage to the public.
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White Indianapolis Cop Indicted For Stomping On The Face Of Handcuffed Black Man
Eric Huxley faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
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Family Of Arizona Man Who Police Fatally Shot Is Suing For $85 Million
Ali Osman was killed by police for allegedly throwing rocks at one of their patrol vehicles.
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Minnesota Man Calls Out St. Paul Police While Being Honored at Police Ceremony
He took his time to shine as an opportunity to call out the department's lack of action.
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“I’m Probably More Black Than You,” Says White Deputy to Black Woman
Another day, another ridiculous comment from a police officer.
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8 Akron Officers Involved In Jayland Walker Shooting Returned to Active Duty
Akron Police Chief Steve Mylett says that staff shortages is the reason for the move.
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![Gulfport Teen Shot by Cop Outside Family Dollar Taken Off Life Support [Update]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ed70c728ec42fbb14b9f2d3b358c5719-300x205.jpg)
Gulfport Teen Shot by Cop Outside Family Dollar Taken Off Life Support [Update]
The 15-year-old suffered a gunshot wound to the head.