Florida Police Chief Told Cops to Pin Crimes on Black Teens, Adults to Boost Crime Stats: Report

A former police chief in a Southern Florida suburb has been indicted for pressuring his officers to pin crimes on any African American with “somewhat of a record” to keep the crime stats in his jurisdiction perfect.

Florida Police Chief Told Cops to Pin Crimes on Black Teens, Adults to Boost Crime Stats: Report

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