Deaths and Injuries in Police Custody

Cin · 11-14-2015, 01:10 PM

Public Defender Jeff Adachi said the encounter was “reminiscent of Rodney King,” and excessive force was clearly used by the two deputies.
“From what you can see on the video, he’s turning the corner and they’re able to subdue him. They clearly had him on the ground. He didn’t pose any threat at that point, and they are clearly using excessive force and trying to seriously hurt him when he was on the ground and subdued.I don’t see any reason why he couldn’t be handcuffed and taken into custody. The blows, after they took him to the ground, were excessive by any measure, any standard. It’s shocking to see,” said Adachi.

http://www.rawstory.com/2015/11/remi...eating-of-man/

Andrea · 11-16-2015, 07:40 AM

Minneapolis protests erupt after police shoot black man allegedly in handcuffs

http://www.startribune.com/police-officer-shoots-north-minneapolis-assault-suspect-during-physical-struggle/349730171/

A man suspected of assault was shot on a north Minneapolis street by a police officer early Sunday while allegedly hindering emergency responders from aiding his victim.

The shooting ignited a chaotic scene of shouting and taunting bystanders who believed the man was handcuffed before police opened fire.

Jesse · 11-16-2015, 03:56 PM

As important as this thread is, and it is very important, I feel physically sick when I log on and see that yet another person has been killed. This time, "supposedly shot in the head execution style", and possible in handcuffs! WTF! I have a whole rant inside of me regarding this, but I will save you all the read, because I am much to pissed to type it out!

Do you know> From Jan 1 2015 to Nov 16th that 1038 people have been killed by the police in the US?

Do you wonder why we don't hear about all of them?

Oh and just to be fair, here is the official list of officer deaths for 2015. As you can see not all are duty related.
Line of Duty Deaths: 109

9/11 related illness: 5
Accidental: 2
Aircraft accident: 1
Assault: 3
Automobile accident: 27
Duty related illness: 2
Fall: 1
Gunfire: 33
Gunfire (Accidental): 2
Heart attack: 17
Motorcycle accident: 3
Struck by vehicle: 5
Vehicle pursuit: 4
Vehicular assault: 4

Andrea · 11-25-2015, 09:16 AM

Hundreds protest as Chicago releases video of cop shooting teen 16 times

http://www.abc10.com/story/news/2015/11/24/chicago-cop-charged-shooting-black-teen-16-times/76303768/

Hundreds of protesters chanting "16 shots" wove their way through downtown streets Tuesday night after the city released a dramatic video showing a white police officer firing a fatal barrage of 16 bullets at a black teenager.

#Laquan McDonald

Blade · 11-25-2015, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrea

Hundreds protest as Chicago releases video of cop shooting teen 16 times

http://www.abc10.com/story/news/2015/11/24/chicago-cop-charged-shooting-black-teen-16-times/76303768/

Hundreds of protesters chanting "16 shots" wove their way through downtown streets Tuesday night after the city released a dramatic video showing a white police officer firing a fatal barrage of 16 bullets at a black teenager.

#Laquan McDonald

It's my understanding that this happened over a year ago. I don't recall seeing or hearing anything about it at that time. I did see the video this morning which stopped just as the first shot was fired. So that is all I saw and needed to see of it. I don't see where there was a need for a first shot let alone 16 shots. The young man wasn't even close to him, nor was he behaving in a threatening manner IMO. I don't know where all of the trigger happy police have come from, or are we just hearing more about these things due to social media?

Andrea · 11-25-2015, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade

It's my understanding that this happened over a year ago. I don't recall seeing or hearing anything about it at that time. I did see the video this morning which stopped just as the first shot was fired. So that is all I saw and needed to see of it. I don't see where there was a need for a first shot let alone 16 shots. The young man wasn't even close to him, nor was he behaving in a threatening manner IMO. I don't know where all of the trigger happy police have come from, or are we just hearing more about these things due to social media?

I believe this is an ongoing issue and we are hearing about it because of the use of video cameras and social media, as well as people speaking out about it in spite of fear of retribution.

Andrea · 12-06-2015, 04:53 PM

Department Of Justice To Investigate Chicago Police: Report

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/doj-investigation-chicago-police_5664a222e4b08e945fefdddf?ncid=tweetlnkushpm g00000067

The Department of Justice will open an investigation into potential civil rights violations by the Chicago Police Department, The Washington Post first reported Sunday.

Full details of the probe are expected to be announced later this week.

11-16-2015, 07:40 AM	#2
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11-25-2015, 09:16 AM	#4
Andrea Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Mature Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Her/She Relationship Status: I heart Rene Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 3,755 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,427 Thanked 14,937 Times in 3,022 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	Hundreds protest as Chicago releases video of cop shooting teen 16 times http://www.abc10.com/story/news/2015/11/24/chicago-cop-charged-shooting-black-teen-16-times/76303768/ Hundreds of protesters chanting "16 shots" wove their way through downtown streets Tuesday night after the city released a dramatic video showing a white police officer firing a fatal barrage of 16 bullets at a black teenager. #Laquan McDonald __________________ I am very spoiled! What we think about and thank about, we bring about! Today I will treat my body with love and respect.

12-06-2015, 04:53 PM	#7
Andrea Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Mature Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Her/She Relationship Status: I heart Rene Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 3,755 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,427 Thanked 14,937 Times in 3,022 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	Department Of Justice To Investigate Chicago Police: Report http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/doj-investigation-chicago-police_5664a222e4b08e945fefdddf?ncid=tweetlnkushpm g00000067 The Department of Justice will open an investigation into potential civil rights violations by the Chicago Police Department, The Washington Post first reported Sunday. Full details of the probe are expected to be announced later this week. __________________ I am very spoiled! What we think about and thank about, we bring about! Today I will treat my body with love and respect.

11-14-2015, 01:10 PM	#1
Cin Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: Truly Madly Deeply Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: In My Head Posts: 2,814 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,333 Thanked 10,425 Times in 2,476 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	Public Defender Jeff Adachi said the encounter was “reminiscent of Rodney King,” and excessive force was clearly used by the two deputies. “From what you can see on the video, he’s turning the corner and they’re able to subdue him. They clearly had him on the ground. He didn’t pose any threat at that point, and they are clearly using excessive force and trying to seriously hurt him when he was on the ground and subdued.I don’t see any reason why he couldn’t be handcuffed and taken into custody. The blows, after they took him to the ground, were excessive by any measure, any standard. It’s shocking to see,” said Adachi. http://www.rawstory.com/2015/11/remi...eating-of-man/