What to know about the Department of Justice report on Phoenix police

A Justice Department investigation found "reasonable cause" to believe the Phoenix Police Department unlawfully discriminates against Black, Latino and Native people when enforcing the law.
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[@samtico8477]

I want to enjoy this interview, but the audio quality is just bad.

[@Chulitatr]

Surely, the DOJ will find the same results nationwide.

[@jasonf800]

There is definitely opportunity to improve but we should be mindful that the officers aren’t inherently bad people. We can provide better training to navigate these interactions better.
On the PD side, I think there is a quick to defend mentality. I think it could be better if they accept the findings and just work to improve the culture.

[@christopherwhite1648]

Cops don't become violent sociopaths and psychopaths. Violent sociopaths and psychopaths become cops.

[@paladro]

all kinds bad people aspire to be police for a variety of reasons, many make it through the academy and abuse civil rights on a regular... for the FOP, a good cop is one that doesn't snitch on his criminal union brothers.

[@sandblast5636]

Try being a police officer in today's America.

[@paladro]

if you can't handle the job, maybe don't take it.