“We’ve had an overreliance on policing for decades, so it’s really good to see responses that are not as reactionary.”
Source: The Alternative to Police That Is Proven to Reduce Violence – Mother Jones
Category: What Police Do
A Portland police officer has been filmed dragging a Black Lives Matter protester several feet as demonstrators blocked his motorcycle after a vehicle fled a traffic stop.
Cop drives motorcycle into Portland BLM protester after being surrounded by crowd at traffic stop (VIDEO) — RT USA News
It has been suggested there is a video showing this same officer more than enthusiastically beating a defenceless protestor with his baton for little or no cause. If this is the case is he the role model for the new recruitment campaign for 3000 more in Victoria? (ODT
via Police officer faces disciplinary action over crude ‘EAD Hippy’ sticker
This year’s Unite the Right rally was a flop, but participants could still rely on the cops.
via The Racist Right Retreats Behind Police Lines | The Nation
The man who was instrumental to publicizing the Alton Sterling video was arrested less than 24 hours later on charges of “assault and battery.”
Source: Police Arrest Man Who Posted Video of Alton Sterling’s Death
A 34-year-old woman has accused police in Frankston of a violent attack during a roadside incident.
Source: ‘Choking on my blood’: Frankston woman makes police brutality claims
Adam and Jennifer Perry were stopped for speeding when police searched their car. While they didn’t find drugs in the vehicle, police found — and confiscated — $107,520 in cash.
Source: Cops seize over $107,000 from couple’s car without charging them for a crime | SF Globe
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