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Oct 06, 2023
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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
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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Sep 27, 2023
The impact of these pretextual traffic stops on low-income communities can be severe.
Pretextual traffic stops have become a common practice in low-income neighborhoods across the United States. These stops, also known as "fishing expeditions," occur when a police officer stops a vehicle for a minor traffic violation with the intention of investigating...
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