Obama limits military equipment local police can get. Original article on CNN.com (Opens in new tab) In Dec., Obama created a task force to look at policing policy. That was in response to violence and protests in Ferguson. Today, the task force released a “blue print” for policing in USA. It includes recommendations for building trust with civilians. Today, Obama …
San Francisco Police Racist Texts
San Francisco cops’ texts prompt huge investigation. Ian Furminger is a former San Francisco Police sergeant. In December, he was convicted of corruption. He had been stealing from suspects arrested for drug charges. He was sentenced to 3 years and 5 months in prison. At his bail hearing, prosecutors submitted his text messages. They were filled with racist and homophobic …
Eric Garner
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Police Militarization
President Obama plans executive action on policing Get extra stories free! Check out our previous emails. Powered by MailChimp Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey , the world’s leading questionnaire tool.
Houdini Suicide
Victor White shot himself while handcuffed On Mar. 2, Victor White was stopped by police in Louisiana. He consented to a pat-down. The officer found pot on him. White was handcuffed and taken to the Sheriff’s Office. Police say he became uncooperative and pulled a gun. Coroner says White shot himself near his right nipple. 2 abrasions were also found …