Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor Assembly Bill 392 was passed in the senate this July. It proposes to change the way the law describes acceptable police force in California. Currently, shooting to kill is appropriate if deemed ‘reasonable.’ If another ‘reasonable’… Read More ›
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New Bill Proposed to Change Law Regarding Police Body-Cam Footage
Shayna PraceStaff Writer North Carolina representative John Faircloth introduced a bill that will get rid of some of the limitations that require a council or board of commissioners to get permission from a Superior Court judge before viewing police body-… Read More ›
Police Officer Reassigned after Slamming Student into Ground
Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer A sheriff’s deputy was reassigned on Friday, April 19 after a cell phone video surfaced that depicted the deputy punching a young man in the head during an arrest. After receiving a call about a fight between… Read More ›
Who Watches the Watchmen?: Police Killings and Need for Government Oversight
Quashon AventStaff Writer On Sept. 8, 2018, Marcus Deon Smith was arrested after exhibiting erratic behavior in traffic. While in the back of the police car, Marcus began screaming and hitting the windows of the vehicle. Officers opened the door,… Read More ›
Chicago Police Officer Found Guilty of Murder
Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer A Chicago police officer has been found guilty of the murder of 16-year-old Laquan McDonald. Jason Van Dyke was convicted of second degree murder and is awaiting his sentence after shooting McDonald 16 times in… Read More ›
Greensboro Police Officers Accused of Being Control Agents for KKK wizard
Peyton Upchurch Staff Writer On Oct. 2, a city council meeting brought into question the integrity of the Greensboro Police Department (GPD) Greensboro police officers identified as control agents for KKK wizard and its role in policing civil animosity. Several… Read More ›
N.C. Troopers Fired After Kyron Hinton Beating
Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer Last month, two North Carolina troopers in Wake County were charged with the assault of Kyron Dwain Hinton, age 29, in April. Among the charges are the infliction of bodily injury and willfully failing to discharge… Read More ›
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