THE POLICE PROBLEM

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Worcester City Manager Eric Batista said in a statement that the city “will never” target individuals passed on their immigration status and that city officials including police do not assist with ICE civil detainments “but may not interfere with it.”

“However, it is the municipality and department’s responsibility to uphold the law and protect the peace of our community,” Batista said. “The series of events was no doubt disturbing and the footage of a family being separated is harrowing … My heart goes out to all those impacted by today’s events and the growing tension we all feel due to the national political climate.”

An out-of-town jury from a majority-white county took about 8 1/2 hours over two days to find Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith not guilty on all charges after a nine-day trial in state court in Memphis, which is majority-Black. After the jury’s verdict was read, the defendants hugged their lawyers as relatives of the former officers cried. Outside the courtroom, one relative yelled, “Thank you, Jesus!”

Martin Zummach, Smith’s attorney, told The Associated Press by text: “It’s easy to defend a good person. It’s nerve racking to represent an innocent man. “

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An internal email obtained by ProPublica said the agency made the change to be “consistent” with a Trump executive order. But at least two other federal law enforcement agencies are still requiring body cameras.

Do these people in Congress actually think like this? Or are they aware they're just being performative?

Police accused this man of being drunk/on drugs, beat him to death, and the received a Medal of Valor for their work. There will be no justice for this murder.

AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas House on Tuesday voted on a bill that would exempt police officers from being charged with deadly conduct for actions taken in the line of duty.

House Bill 2436 and its companion Senate Bill 1637 would exempt law enforcement from being charged with the offense while acting in the line of duty.

I was scrolling on my lemmy when I saw this community. It reminded me of a YouTube channel, linked in the post. Its about a guy who was a cop and realized how problematic it is and is now a police abolitionist. Thought I would share.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28705416

The March 14 directive, signed by Attorney General Pam Bondi, uses an obscure 18th-century law — the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 — to give law enforcement nationwide the power to bypass basic constitutional protections.

According to the memo, agents can break into a home if getting a warrant is “impracticable,” and they don’t need a judge’s approval. Instead, immigration officers can sign their own administrative warrants. The bar for action is low — a “reasonable belief” that someone might be part of a Venezuelan gang is enough.

Lt. Matthew Furman of the Melvindale Police Department in Michigan has become the face of the kind of officer many fear—one who uses his authority to target, mistreat, and intimidate Black individuals. Despite being involved in several controversial incidents over the years, Furman has continued to rise through the ranks.

Bodycam footage paints a disturbing picture of Furman as a domineering officer who seems to take satisfaction in tasering and arresting Black citizens even when there’s no clear threat to his safety.

His internal records show a pattern of misconduct. Over the last 12 years, Furman has faced suspensions, termination, lawsuits, and even criminal charges.

The attorney for the City of Coeur d'Alene confirmed to KTVB charges have been filed against six men for their alleged involvement in forcefully dragging a woman from a Kootenai County Republican town hall in February.

The incident occurred on Feb. 22 during a town hall at Coeur d’Alene High School. A viral video shared nationally shows Teresa Borrenpohl going back and forth with Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris before being removed by three men in plain clothes.

Bonus:

https://www.opb.org/article/2024/10/09/accidental-release-records-deschutes-sheriff-candidate-kent-vander-kamp-la-mesa/

"Records show La Mesa police officials recommended firing Kent Vander Kamp for “serious incidents of misconduct,” but he said they ultimately did not."