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law-and-justice1 year ago•25 min saved

"AP Investigation Reveals Over 1000 Deaths in Police Encounters"

More than 1,000 people have died after being subdued by police using force not intended to be lethal, with a disproportionate impact on Black Americans. An investigation found that officers often failed to follow best safety practices, leading to deaths in various settings and involving individuals from diverse backgrounds. The lack of national rules for applying force, incomplete federal data, and systemic issues in the justice system make it difficult to hold police accountable and implement meaningful reforms.

via The Associated Press|

#deaths-in-custody #law-and-justice #law-enforcement-accountability

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

BSO Deputy Arrested for Soliciting Minor, Sparks Internal Investigation

A Broward Sheriff's Office deputy, Jemiah Thomas, has been arrested and charged with soliciting a minor. Thomas allegedly met a 17-year-old girl during a call for service and began communicating with her, making inappropriate comments and sending explicit photos. An investigation by the Broward Sheriff's Office's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force led to Thomas's arrest after he arranged to meet the girl at a hotel. Sheriff Gregory Tony expressed deep concern over the allegations and emphasized the importance of holding law enforcement officers accountable. Thomas has been placed on administrative leave without pay.

via WPLG Local 10|

#broward-sheriffs-office #child-exploitation #crime

law-enforcement2 years ago•7 min saved

"Minneapolis Police Face Court-Enforced Reform After Scathing DOJ Report"

As Minneapolis considers a police consent decree to address systemic issues within its police department, other cities such as Baltimore and New Orleans provide examples of the potential benefits and challenges of such agreements. While consent decrees can lead to improved community policing and law enforcement accountability, they can also face resistance from police unions and require significant resources to implement and monitor.

via Star Tribune|

#community-policing #law-enforcement #law-enforcement-accountability