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34th and Portland

Desystemize • 3231 implied HN points • 08 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Police
  1. Showing up to a vigil can be more meaningful than chanting for some people—bearing witness honors the victim and helps people process the loss together.
  2. Small acts of care and local norms—making space, escorting cars, staying calm—hold a community together even amid anger and grief.
  3. Naming the victim (Renee Good) and keeping the specifics of the killing matters; it resists flattening the tragedy into slogans and points to real failures of power and justice.

The American People Fact-Checked Their Government

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 162 implied HN points • 30 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Police
  1. Governments can suppress and falsify records to minimize state violence and recast protesters as threats.
  2. Fast-moving video evidence now spreads quicker than official narratives, exposing contradictions in real time and making coverups harder.
  3. Public access to footage and rapid sharing lets ordinary people fact-check the state and push back against rewritten histories, increasing accountability.

Josh Dehaas: The police can't just declare an overpass a Charter-free zone

The Line • 1513 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Police
  1. Police tend to underreact to illegality at protests initially, then they overreact when the public gets frustrated.
  2. Enforcing laws against illegal actions of protesters from the start is important to prevent overreactions and protect constitutional rights.
  3. Blanket bans on protests by police can violate freedom of assembly and expression protected by the Charter.

Three Years Later, Minneapolis Is Still Not OK

Glenn Loury • 1587 implied HN points • 21 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Police
  1. In 2020, during a riot after George Floyd's death, the 3rd Police Station in Minneapolis was set on fire.
  2. Three and a half years later, Minneapolis is still facing issues with violent crime.
  3. Liz Collin and JC Chaix discuss the current state of Minneapolis and the challenges faced by law enforcement.

Flying Squad: 90 Years Since London's First Police 'Helicopters'

Londonist: Time Machine • 239 implied HN points • 05 Jun 24
💾 History Police
  1. The concept of police helicopters has roots dating back to the 1930s in London, with the use of autogyros for aerial surveillance and traffic management.
  2. Autogyros, precursor to helicopters, were notable for their innovative design, flight capabilities, and utility for police operations.
  3. The early days of police autogyros involved significant milestones such as monitoring public gatherings, assisting in traffic control, and capturing aerial images for police work.
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Police Benefit from Harming Public Safety

New Means • 1297 implied HN points • 27 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Police
  1. Police have become political actors who prioritize their own agenda over public safety and democracy.
  2. There is a lack of accountability and transparency within police departments, leading to harmful actions and disregard for civilian oversight.
  3. Investing in resources other than policing, such as education and community support, is crucial for public safety and democracy.

Why Have Cops Stopped Pulling People Over In A Crime Wave?

Public • 247 implied HN points • 21 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Police
  1. Police reform has led to a decrease in traffic stops for minor infractions, which has impacted crime rates.
  2. Reductions in traffic stops have not shown significant reduction in racial disparities but have led to a dramatic increase in crime.
  3. The decrease in traffic stops has resulted in a rise in car thefts in Oakland, contributing to the overall increase in crime.

More on the Violence in L.A.

KERFUFFLE • 21 implied HN points • 10 Jun 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Police
  1. There was violence during recent immigration protests in Los Angeles, with protesters throwing rocks at police vehicles. This shows a tense and escalating situation between protesters and law enforcement.
  2. The California Highway Patrol responded to the chaos by closing parts of the freeway, indicating that safety was a major concern during the protests.
  3. A detailed discussion on the events is available through an interview, presenting different perspectives on the situation in Los Angeles. Listening to it can provide more context about the unrest.

OSD 262: Shoot until the acorn is neutralized

Open Source Defense • 56 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Police
  1. In high-pressure situations, individuals may react in unexpected ways due to fear and stress, leading to mistakes.
  2. Training with real-life scenarios and incorporating resistance can help improve performance and decision-making.
  3. Approach training with humility and a willingness to learn, as expertise comes from consistent practice and adaptation.

Don't You Hate It When Gunfire "Unfolds"?

JoeWrote • 30 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Police
  1. Using active voice in writing makes content clearer and engaging to readers.
  2. Media often uses passive voice to obscure facts and protect the actions of police, soldiers, and other powerful entities.
  3. Mainstream media's use of passive language is intentional and serves to maintain a certain narrative and relationship with authorities.

New Questions One Year After Covenant School shooting in Nashville

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 28 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Police
  1. New details have emerged about the police response to the Covenant School shooting in Nashville, prompting further questions and scrutiny
  2. The revised timeline reveals a detective was first to enter the school, raising concerns about the timing and equipment of responding officers
  3. The 14-minute delay in locating and neutralizing the shooter raises important questions about lockdown procedures and response speed

Watch out for speed cameras in the Murraylands this week

Murray Bridge News • 0 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
📰 News Police
  1. Watch out for speed cameras in the Murraylands this week, as police will be actively monitoring roads around the area.
  2. A B-double truck driver had their license suspended for 12 months for speeding on the South Eastern Freeway.
  3. A motorbike rider in Tailem Bend was arrested for hooning without lights or a helmet, and faces multiple charges.