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By Bill Larson | April 30, 2007 |
While the following report tries to play it down, it’s clear from the report that the fears that many minorities, and younger people have about contact with police, have a basis in fact. They are more likely to be stopped, searched, experience force during their dealings with police, and be arrested. It’s also signficant that of residents who experienced force, 83% felt it was excessive, and that most uses of force are initiated by the police. It’s time for this to change.
Contacts between Police and the Public
By Matthew R. Durose, Erica L. Smith, and Patrick A. Langan, Ph.D. BJS Statisticians
A Bureau of Justice Statistics Special Report
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs
April 2007 «Read the rest of this article»
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By Beth Robinson | April 30, 2007 |
Keep up the drumbeat. Tell President Bush: Time is running out! To make sure that the message from Global Day for Darfur is heard loud and clear, make this one call on Monday, April 30. UUSC’s Drumbeat for Darfur is building the momentum with a National Call-In Day to put coordinated, nationwide pressure on the Bush administration. It’s time to take action! Your calls can make a real difference!
To take part simply call President Bush at (202) 456-1111, and tell him that you demand protection for innocent civilians in Darfur who are the targets of this intolerable genocide. «Read the rest of this article»
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