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Police Encounters and Racial Profiling
11:37 - 16:41 (05:03)
A minor traffic offense can quickly escalate into a life-threatening situation for Black Americans, as documented by the African American Policy Forum. The policing system often engages in racial profiling and disproportionately targets people of color.
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The Scorpions, a specialized police unit in Baltimore, have been engaging in police misconduct and targeting black residents for minor violations.
11:37 - 13:59 (02:22)
Summary
The Scorpions, a specialized police unit in Baltimore, have been engaging in police misconduct and targeting black residents for minor violations. Investigative journalists spent time interviewing witnesses and examining court records to expose the department's problematic behavior.
ChapterPolice Encounters and Racial Profiling
EpisodeThe Police Unit That Was Supposed to Keep Memphis Safe
PodcastThe Daily
A minor offense of not wearing a seatbelt leads to a confrontation where a man was pepper sprayed and arrested for evading arrest, causing fear for his life.
13:59 - 16:41 (02:41)
Summary
A minor offense of not wearing a seatbelt leads to a confrontation where a man was pepper sprayed and arrested for evading arrest, causing fear for his life. Officers claim they were patrolling an area for anti-trespassing.