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George Floyd's death at the hands of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin renewed calls for police reform.
But many blame police unions for blocking real change inside police departments.
And already police unions across America are pushing back hard on new legislation that promises reform.
We first talk with Eli Hager, staff writer for The Marshall Project, about the demographics of police unions and the issues around representation within them.
But many blame police unions for blocking real change inside police departments.
And already police unions across America are pushing back hard on new legislation that promises reform.
We first talk with Eli Hager, staff writer for The Marshall Project, about the demographics of police unions and the issues around representation within them.
The Power Of Police Unions : 1A
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Additional article about how police unions contribute towards current problems by defending "bad apples" and blocking reform efforts in the system
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/06/us/police-unions-minneapolis-kroll.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/06/us/police-unions-minneapolis-kroll.html
How Police Unions Became Such Powerful Opponents to Reform Efforts
Half a decade after a spate of officer-involved deaths inspired widespread protest, many police unions are digging in to defend members.
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GySgt Gary Cordeiro
Agreed sir, now they are political organizations with some bad eggs in the basket. They know that they are bad, but will remain protected because that’s what the bad egg pays for.
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