The murder of George Floyd, a Black American man suffocated under the knee
of a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sparked national as well as
international protests against police brutality and the unequal treatment
Black lives. Soon after, Breonna Taylor, a Black 26-year-old essential
worker, was murdered by police in her own home in the middle of the night.
— Read on www.theiwi.org/gpr-reports/over-policing-in-the-black-community
Tag: Police and Race
The Myth of Systemic Police Racism – WSJ
The Myth of Systemic Police Racism – WSJ
— Read on www.google.com/amp/s/www.wsj.com/amp/articles/the-myth-of-systemic-police-racism-11591119883
Eyewitness Principled Policing
This is a discussion on many current “Hot Topic” concepts in policing. Professors Nix, Sierra-Arevalo, and Stoughton. These 3 Professors are the next generation Superstars in Criminal Justice.
Excellent discussion. I don’t know how long the discussion will be available. It is definitely worth a watch/listen.
Access the presentation HERE
Commission on Law Enforcement Accountability, Community and Transparency | Governor Christopher T. Sununu
This contains the report of the Commission on Law Enforcement Accountability, Community and Transparency by New Hampshire’s Governor Christopher T. Sununu
— Read on www.governor.nh.gov/accountability
Police brutality against Black people in Philadelphia: A timeline
These are some of the key events in the painful history of police violence against the Black community in Philadelphia, a glimpse into the legacy of racially discriminatory law enforcement in this city.
— Read on www.inquirer.com/news/inq/philadelphia-police-brutality-history-frank-rizzo-20200710.html
Policing the Police | Watch S2016 E12 | FRONTLINE | PBS | Official Site
Watch FRONTLINE’s documentary offering a rare, inside look at a troubled police department in Newark being forced to reform by the Justice Department.
— Read on www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/policing-the-police/
Two black men say they were kicked out of Walmart for wearing protective masks. Others worry it will happen to them. – The Washington Post
As the nation is told to wear masks, black Americans must also weigh the risks of racial profiling.
— Read on www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/04/09/masks-racial-profiling-walmart-coronavirus/
LAPD still all-in on data-driven policing after scrapping controversial LASER program — CBSN Originals documentary “Racial Profiling 2.0” – CBS News
Los Angeles police are convinced big data can help fight crime, even after shutting down a program that activists said targeted minorities unfairly.
— Read on www.cbsnews.com/news/los-angeles-police-department-laser-data-driven-policing-racial-profiling-2-0-cbsn-originals-documentary/
Infamous NYPD Transit Cop Gives Secret Testimony About Racist Policing Practices – VICE
In a deposition, Constantin Tsachas rationalized quotas, targeting Black and Latino males, punishing minority cops more harshly than white ones, and having cops lurk in subway station closets.
— Read on www.vice.com/en_us/article/7kzw5b/infamous-nypd-transit-cop-gives-secret-testimony-about-racist-policing-practices
Is hiring more black officers the key to reducing police violence?
Diversity among officers lags behind the general population. But is police culture a greater problem when it comes to combating excessive force?
— Read on theconversation.com/is-hiring-more-black-officers-the-key-to-reducing-police-violence-126075
Future of Policing 