Police Military Gear

Shaun Keating News Feather Story 2015, Police Accountability, Police Militarization

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 …

Ferguson, Now

Shaun Keating Ferguson, News Feather Story 2014

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Update: Ferguson

Shaun Keating Ferguson, News Feather Story 2014

The autopsy report, looting, and witness accounts Note: This story has been revised at 7:30pm to reflect the 2 autopsies conducted on Michael Brown that show conflicting bullet directions. Michael Brown was shot and killed by a police officer on 8/9. Police and witness accounts differ about what happened. An autopsy reveals that Brown was shot from behind. This may …

UPDATE: The Story in Ferguson

Shaun Keating Ferguson, News Feather Story 2014

Riots continue after Michael Brown killed Michael Brown was walking down the street with a friend. A confrontation with police left Brown shot dead. UPDATE More witnesses have come forward to dispute officers’ version of the confrontation. The Ferguson community has been protesting for 4 days. Rioting and looting has occurred. Ferguson PD has arrested journalists and dismantled film crews’ …

The Story in Ferguson

Shaun Keating News Feather Story 2014

Riots continue in Ferguson after Michael Brown killed Ferguson is a suburb outside St. Louis. Population 21,000. Michael Brown was walking down the street with a friend. A confrontation with a police officer ensued. Brown was shot multiple times and died. Police say Brown tried to take the officer’s gun. Witnesses say Brown had his hands up in surrender. The …