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North Coast Lawyer

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31. racism is rampant in many police department

Reply to kimbutgar (Reply #4)

Sun Apr 13, 2025, 07:27 PM

Apr 2025

You wouldn't believe what white suspects are able to get away with and not get shot.

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Intellectually disabled teen shot by Idaho police dies after being removed from life support [View all] Wonder Why Apr 2025 OP

Protect us from our Protectors displacedvermoter Apr 2025 #1

Since 9-11 we have been The Wizard Apr 2025 #21

I was in fear of my life!" Martin68 Apr 2025 #2

Thugs with badges are not selected for empathy or intelligence. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2025 #3

Yup, they choose thugs. North Coast Lawyer Apr 2025 #30

This is so awful kimbutgar Apr 2025 #4

racism is rampant in many police department North Coast Lawyer Apr 2025 #31

Since the Justice Dept. is now the Injustice Dept. Buddyzbuddy Apr 2025 #5

Really horrific!!! electric_blue68 Apr 2025 #6

so tragic and unnecessary. Evolve Dammit Apr 2025 #7

So sad and sick. Mentally ill/disabled are the most common victims of police shootings. 58Sunliner Apr 2025 #8

Yes, this is a very sad fact. For example, if you were profoundly hard of hearing, like me, and a police officer SWBTATTReg Apr 2025 #20

I also have this fear. Born with a hearing loss and can't hear anyone beyond 3 feet away. 58Sunliner Apr 2025 #27

When I was in college, out of curiosity, I took the local police academy exam. niyad Apr 2025 #9

Too nice and more inclined to be helpful, eh? OldBaldy1701E Apr 2025 #23

Pretty much. Apparently, the whole "serve and protect" thing is really niyad Apr 2025 #24

"...placed on administrative leave." dchill Apr 2025 #10

Defund the police? Cirsium Apr 2025 #11

We really don't have to do either. OldBaldy1701E Apr 2025 #25

Interesting Cirsium Apr 2025 #28

I agree, however there would need to be a 'standard of conduct'. OldBaldy1701E Apr 2025 #29

OK Cirsium Apr 2025 #33

Notice that the police response to protesters moniss Apr 2025 #12

I was shocked at that too NeoConsSuck Apr 2025 #32

ACAB asm128 Apr 2025 #13

Sickening Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2025 #14

And these are the people who are suppose to protect slightlv Apr 2025 #15

Peace to that poor child and to his family Hekate Apr 2025 #16

Murder Plain to See EddieOnTheMesa Apr 2025 #17

"Help! Police!" . . . Journeyman Apr 2025 #18

Victor Clouds Passing Apr 2025 #19

Many departments employ military training for their officers. The Wizard Apr 2025 #22

But the ARE an occupying force... regnaD kciN Apr 2025 #26

May the family find peace. riversedge Apr 2025 #34