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If racism is a public health crisis, then the Louisville Metro Police Department is a tumor. And a tumor can't cure itself.

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Check It Out: Banning the banned chokehold | New Pittsburgh Courier

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Civil Rights Groups: Increase Accountability in Policing

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Top Ugandan police officer fined over $13,000 for selling stolen car to his wife

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