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Nov 18, 2023
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A Case for Attorney Shield: Innovation and Scale
In today's world, where law enforcement interactions can often feel fraught with uncertainty, fear, and potential danger, the need for reliable legal support has never been more pressing. This is because for decades everyone sees and perhaps has personally experienced...
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Nov 06, 2023
The Blue Wall of Silence: An Unspoken Code of Loyalty and Controversy
The “Blue Wall of Silence” is commonly used to describe an informal code of ethics within law enforcement that emphasizes silence and solidarity among police officers and personnel. This code of conduct involves officers refraining from reporting, intervening, or testifying...
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Oct 06, 2023
Policing Disparities: Challenges Faced by Young Black & Hispanic Individuals
In today's world, conversations about policing and its impact are more crucial than ever. We're shedding light on a pressing issue: the unequal experiences young Black and Hispanic individuals often face during traffic stops. Let's delve into the data and...
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Oct 06, 2023
Integrity in Law Enforcement: The Duty to Report Misconduct
Law enforcement officers bear a profound responsibility: to protect and serve their communities while upholding the law. Alongside this responsibility comes an unwavering duty to maintain the highest ethical standards. One crucial aspect of this duty is the obligation to...
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Oct 03, 2023
Blackhawk Down: A Report of Discriminatory and Unlawful Policing
The murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers in 2020 sparked a national reckoning on the issue of police brutality. However, the problem of discriminatory and unlawful policing is not new, and it continues to have...
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Oct 03, 2023
Resisting Arrest: A Method for Legitimizing Controversial Arrests
Estimating the exact count of individuals arrested solely for resisting arrest proves challenging due to inconsistent or scarce reporting by law enforcement agencies. Nonetheless, instances of individuals facing charges solely for resisting arrest, without additional charges, are not uncommon. Such cases...
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