Study: Black Officers More Likely than White Officers to Shoot Suspects
A new study by John R. Lott, Jr. and Carlisle E. Moody shows that black crime suspects are more likely to be shot by black cops than by white cops.
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Boston Cops Still ‘Critical’ After Multiple Surgeries for Gunshot Wounds
The two Boston police officers who were shot while responding to a domestic disturbance call on Wednesday faced a second round of surgery on Friday. One officer faced additional surgery on Saturday morning. Police say the two officers are recovering but are still in critical condition.
LA Police Commission: Officers Need More Training Before Using Lethal Force
On Tuesday the Los Angeles Police Commission passed a proposal to give LAPD officers more training before deploying lethal force.
Texas Cops Shoot Man Armed With Pellet Gun
HOUSTON, Texas – Two Houston police officers shot a man they believed was reaching for a gun in his waistband. The gun turned out to be a pellet gun that closely resembles a semi-automatic pistol.
Man Dead After Opening Fire on Four Baltimore Officers
A man is dead after opening fire on four Baltimore police officers on Thursday night.
Body Cam Footage of Cops Who Shot White Teenager Released
Fresno police released the “body cam” footage Wednesday of officers who shot and killed an unarmed white 19-year-old, Dylan Noble, during a traffic stop last month.
Houston Official Calls for Form of Segregation: Only Blacks Can Police Black Communities
HOUSTON, Texas – A Houston city councilman has called for segregation in policing. In the wake of the officer-involved shootings of black men across the country and the assassination of Dallas police officers, the councilman said police should reflect the
National Bureau of Economic Research: ‘No Racial Differences’ in Officer-Involved Shootings
The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) just released a study showing “no racial differences” in officer-involved shootings (OIS).
Mexican Government Protests Border Agent Shooting Illegal Alien In Self-Defense
The Mexican government has issued a statement calling out the recent actions taken by a U.S. Border Patrol Agent who shot an illegal alien in self-defense during a brutal attack. Breitbart Texas broke the news on Friday morning that a Border Patrol agent from the Yuma Sector in Arizona had been forced to shoot one illegal alien after having to fight for his life while attempting to apprehend a group of three illegals immigrants.
Washington Post: Police Killed 965 People In 2015
On December 26 The Washington Post reported that police shot and killed 965 people in 2015.
The Hill: Fewer Officers Would Die if They Carried Smart Guns
On July 3, The Hill suggested fewer police officers would die if smart guns were issued as service sidearms.
