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police use-of-force
California Bans Doctors From Using ‘Excited Delirium’ as Cause of Death
The use of the term has undergone a complete policy reversal over the past few years, prompted by the high-profile death of George Floyd in 2020.
Police Shooting Death in Georgia Raises Questions, Concerns About Chasing Suspects in Vehicles
Activists and eyewitnesses question the police’s account. The incident also highlights the risks involved when officers shoot at moving vehicles.
Report Finds Black Philly Police Officers Most Likely to Shoot at Black Unarmed Suspects
In incidents where the suspect was unarmed, blacks were the most likely to get shot by Philadelphia Police Department officers, versus any other race.
Public Awareness of Police Shootings Post-Ferguson Keeps #BlackLivesMatter Going
Public awareness and media coverage of police-involved shootings has increased since the protests in Ferguson, Mo.
US Government Vastly Underestimates the Number of Police-Involved Homicides Each Year
Federal data-collecting programs captured less than half of the total civilian deaths caused by police officers.
Police Criticized for Use of Force Often Have No Other Choice
When a suspect won’t cooperate with police, the situation can rapidly escalate, especially when mind- and physiology-altering drugs are involved.
David Carr’s First Big Scoop Could Have Been Written Today
David Carr’s unswerving attitude also led him to the first big break of his career: a cover story about police brutality in Minneapolis, Minn.
Law Enforcement’s Stereotypes Against African-Americans Continue Today, Says FBI Director
In a rare forthright address, FBI Director James Comey talks about long history of police bias towards Blacks.
