Here's how one of the oldest Black policing organizations in the country shaped law enforcement in Cleveland. See the timeline, from Wilbert L. Cooper ⬇️
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Three years after the death of George Floyd, the latest report by the U.S. Department of Justice into policing in Minneapolis features a raft of worrying findings, including discrimination against Black people and Native Americans, and routine use of excessive force; but Arizona State University Associate Professor Rashad Shabazz believes the report also demonstrates that rather than being an aberration, such misconduct is part of how policing was historically intended to be in the US. ❝I struggled to find a new way to examine the topic this time around. And that led me to the enduring question: Why is racial discrimination by police so common in the United States?❞ ❝These differences influence how race shapes people’s interactions with police. African Americans have negative views of police because of past and personal experience. Many white people have more positive views shaped by living on their side of the color line.❞ ❝Policing and controlling the movements of specific non-white groups have often gone hand in hand. This powerful cocktail of racism and policing has enabled brutal forms of violence against people of color.❞ ❝With the long history of how policing began and how targeting groups was part of its foundation, along with the studies that document it, what’s apparent is that police misconduct is not an aberration.❞ https://lnkd.in/dWb3Qs75 #lawenforcement #policing #police #discrimination #useofforce #misconduct
Police treatment in black and white: Report on Minneapolis policing is the latest reminder of systemic racial disparities
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Black Women and Unjust Policing: Say Her Name, Uncovering Injustice Explore the lives of black women tragically affected by unjust policing, shedding light on their untimely deaths. Reflect on the case of a mother, shot multiple times while her baby was in the backseat. This video delves into the events surrounding her and the insurrection, questioning the disparities in law enforcement. #SayHerName #BlackLivesMatter #UnjustPolicing #PoliceBrutality #Injustice #SocialJustice #EndSystemicRacism #EqualityMatters #JusticeForAll #Activism
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He is the real deal .
"If not you, then who?" Take a few minutes to read this profile of Ronnell A. Higgins, Connecticut's new commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection. Ned Lamont Connecticut State Police Connecticut Division of Scientific Services
Ronnell Higgins wants to reshape the culture at the CT state police
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https://lnkd.in/e98c2rAu How Addressing Bias Can Benefit Police Departments Bias in policing has been a hot-button issue, highlighted by investigations like those into the Ferguson, Missouri police department. These investigations revealed systemic issues, such as over-policing of black populations and explicit racist communications within the department. Implicit bias training helps officers recognize and control their biases, leading to better decision-making in the field. This not only reduces unnecessary use of force but also protects officers. Addressing bias within police departments is not just about preventing negative outcomes; it’s about creating a more effective, trusted, and safer police force. By implementing comprehensive, science-based training tailored to various roles and tackling both implicit and explicit biases, police departments can enhance their legitimacy, improve community relations, and ensure better outcomes for everyone involved
Training Police Departments to Be Less Biased
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Risk Communications: I cauterize the bleeding to control your narrative: Corporate Communications Strategist | Trial Preparation | Adversarial Politics | Award winning Criminal Justice Podcast Producer | Bridge Builder.
The truth has a way of touching a nerve ...⚡️⚡️⚡️. When my detractors and enemies insult me ... I know I am winning. 🏆🏆🏆 “The day we see the truth and cease to speak is the day we begin to die” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is the governmental agency responsible for enforcing the Constitution and the laws of the federal government. The Civil Rights Division of the DOJ was created in 1957 by the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1957. During those tumultuous times in our nation’s history, the Civil Rights Division was focused on protecting the vote. The DOJ has a number of tools that are effective in bringing about lawful and fair policing. One process is a “pattern-or-practice” investigation. The first step in this very detailed legal process is to conduct a thorough and independent investigation to bring to light any persistent patterns of misconduct within a given police department. George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in May 2020 reignited a national conversation about how to reduce unconstitutional policing harms, especially the disproportionate unconstitutional harm some styles of policing can cause and impact upon Black, Latino, Latina, Latinx and indigenous people in the U.S. Our learning objectives for this episode shall be to: ♦ Define what a consent decree is. ♦ Challenge you to think critically on how the federal government might play an effective role in reining in police excesses and abuses and work to reshape policing. ♦ Examine the role and purpose that consent decrees serve in 21st century policing. ♦ Educate and empower you with the historic background on why The U.S. Congress gave the DOJ authority to address systemic police misconduct. ♦ Explore the details on how the DOJ opens a pattern or practice investigation and what exactly do such investigations involve? ♦ Shed light on the role of a “monitor” and their duties and expectations as they oversee the consent decree process. ♦ Highlight arguments of a vociferous group of nay-sayers and detractors of the DOJ — who with their conspiracy-filled rhetoric foment and further hatred for the Federal Government just as the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers do. They not only want to halt the practice of consent decrees — but their venomous ramblings sound as if they want to hurt career professionals within the DOJ — which is clearly behavior that is criminal in nature. Justice comes to those that fight … not those that cry! The truth is essential to our democracy! Tune in to this episode and hear what all the buzz is about! Is your city under a consent decree? “The day we see the truth and cease to speak is the day we begin to die” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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"When we discuss minorities and policing, the heart of the matter shifts from inquiring about the inherent legitimacy of police authority to the moot question of whether the police as an authority is perceived as legitimate by the minority communities?" I am happy to share that I have recently co-authored an article with my fellow criminologists Daniella Ekmekjian and Gabriella E. where we have expressed our views on the above proposition delving into the challenges surrounding police legitimacy within minority communities, and examining the dynamics of trust, consent and respect in police–minority interactions. Our idea is to identify the problem and propose some solutions for this legitimacy problem as faced in the society. Looking forward to having your opinions and feedback. https://lnkd.in/gt3sxEBX
Minorities, policing and the need for reform
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How can we best acknowledge the atrocity of police harms? How can we ensure accountability without resorting to punitive measures both ineffective in producing change and unsatisfying to those surviving victimization? In this article, Alecia Robins problematizes the material and philosophical incidents of calling for the punishment of wrongdoing police, advocating the adoption of restorative and transformative justice models instead. https://lnkd.in/gQqz4P6V
Accountability in Policing: Is Punishment Serving the Public Interest?
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In the midst of the ongoing divide and mistrust between the community and police, I recall a significant meeting back in 2018 with Officer Sara Fry of the Brooklyn Center Police Department. This department, unfortunately, became widely known due to the tragic incident involving Daunte Wright. Before this event, I had been working for seven years to bridge the gap between the police and the community. My efforts led to the creation of the #posewithacop movement, aimed at shifting the narrative around police and civilian interactions. This movement recognizes the challenges and negative perceptions currently prevailing across the nation. However, it's crucial to remember that not all police officers are harmful; they are human too. As the Future President, I am committed to challenging the media's portrayal of interactions between minorities and police officers as uniformly negative. It's vital to address and reform the systemic issues at the root of these problems. The violence and discrimination faced by people of color in America often result in misplaced blame rather than a peaceful stand for change. As a Black man, I'm acutely aware of these disparities but refuse to let them dictate my interactions with law enforcement. We all possess the power to effect change and promote unity and positivity. We're facing a dual battle: an external one with each other and an internal one within ourselves. Progress as a society hinges on our ability to see each other as humans first. The #posewithacop initiative is more than a movement; it's a call to alter our collective perspective. As I prepare for my presidential run in 2028, I am determined to address the persistent issues in policing that we encounter daily. My global experience with policing has provided me with a unique perspective, and I intend to use this to challenge the status quo in police departments nationwide, addressing the myriad of issues that arise in policing and community interactions. Full video - https://lnkd.in/gzSzFGg9 #VoteDnariusLewis2028
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"Today, the Ontario Human Rights Commission released #FromImpactToAction, the final inquiry report into anti-Black racism in the Toronto Police Service Force and over 100 recommendations for meaningful actions aimed at changing outcomes for Black communities. From Impact to Action makes the finding that Black people are subjected to systemic racial discrimination, racial profiling, and anti-Black racism by the TPS and the Toronto Police Services Board (TPSB). The finding is supported by evidence gathered throughout the inquiry, including data analysis and consultations with Black communities. This finding confirms the need for change to challenge longstanding practices, which perpetuate anti-Black racism in Toronto policing. The final report describes the results of consultation with Black communities and policing stakeholders and identifies gaps in TPS and TPSB policies and procedures including stops and searches, charges and arrests, use of force, anti-racism initiatives and monitoring, and accountability mechanisms. “I am grateful to the many Black communities, individuals, police officers and experts who provided input to make this report and its recommendations comprehensive,” said Patricia DeGuire, OHRC’s Chief Commissioner. “Their openness and diligence were essential in delivering the final report and evidence-based practices which, if followed, will enable a cultural transformation within TPS.” Read more: http://bit.ly/3Tt54PN
OHRC makes over 100 recommendations to address anti-Black racism in the Toronto Police Service
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