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Police under fire after brutality cases spark investigation

Police under fire after brutality cases spark investigation

Police brutality is on the rise in the UK and US. Following the introduction of tasers in Britain, there has been an alarming number of cases whereby officers have used them sparingly, at the slightest provocation. Wiltshire Police recently came under fire after footage was leaked of a police officer – PC Lee Birch – tasering a naked suspect in[Read More…]

Police admit pressuring activists to turn into spies

Police admit pressuring activists to turn into spies

British police have come under fire after arresting people from activist groups and trying to coerce them into becoming spies for the state. A young anti-racism activist who wishes to remain anonymous told reporters of how she felt “vulnerable and intimidated” after an undercover police officer tried to pressure her into spying on her colleagues. Other campaigners have come forward[Read More…]

Scott Olsen

US military veteran wins millions in police brutality lawsuit

A former marine veteran in the US has won millions after suing the Oakland police force for brutality. Scott Olsen, 26 was awarded $4.5 million after sustaining injuries during the Occupy protests. During the protests he was hit on the head by a non-lethal missile fired by a police officer. Shortly afterwards, he was admitted to hospital in a critical[Read More…]

Marcus Jeter

New Jersey man escapes jail after video shows cops falsifying evidence

A New Jersey man has escaped a prison sentence after evidence emerged that the police had tried to frame him. Police claimed that Marcus Jeter, 30 assaulted officers, resisted arrest and tried to elude the police. However their own dashcams told a very different story. The video in fact showed that Mr Jeter was calm and did not try to[Read More…]

To serve and protect? Police who cross the thin blue line.

To serve and protect? Police who cross the thin blue line.

As children we are taught to look up to the police, as a form of authority. Afterall, they are there to fight the “bad people” i.e, the criminals, who help to unleash terror on the rest of us. Often, we are led to believe that the majority of police are there to serve and protect and help keep the public[Read More…]