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"Ex-Mississippi 'Goon Squad' Officers Sentenced for Torture of Black Men"

Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers, part of a group known as "The Goon Squad," were sentenced in state court to 15 to 45 years in prison for the torture of two Black men. The officers raided a home without a warrant, subjected the men to racist vitriol, used Tasers, beat them, and shot one in the mouth. The sentences will run concurrently with their federal sentences. The torture, which took place in January 2023, led to federal and state charges, and the victims have filed a $400 million federal lawsuit. The case has prompted updates to law enforcement policies and calls for further reform.

via CNN|

#crime-and-justice #law-enforcement-reform #mississippi

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"DOJ's Guide for Specialized Police Units: Impact and Unanswered Questions a Year After Tyre Nichols' Death"

The Justice Department has released a new guide, "Considerations for Specialized Units," aimed at helping law enforcement agencies and communities assess the appropriateness of specialized units and ensure effective management and oversight. The guide, developed in response to public concern over the use of specialized units in police agencies and the killing of Tyre Nichols, provides actionable considerations for the formation, management, and accountability of specialized units, focusing on personnel selection, supervision, community engagement, and more. The report is available on the COPS Office website.

via Department of Justice|

#accountability #community-engagement #justice-department

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"DOJ Releases Specialized Police Unit Guide Following Tyre Nichols' Death"

The U.S. Justice Department has issued new guidance for specialized police units in the wake of Tyre Nichols' death, calling for more care and accountability. The guidance urges mayors and police chiefs to assess the necessity of such units, ensure clean work and disciplinary histories for members, and provide proper supervision. The report emphasizes the need to avoid the "us versus them" mentality and suggests that specialized units can serve a purpose but should be evaluated based on community needs. This comes after Nichols died following a violent confrontation with the now-disbanded Scorpion unit in Memphis, with one officer pleading guilty and four others facing charges.

via NPR|

#accountability #community-policing #doj