A report says U.S. police departments face a three-fold crisis: an erosion of community trust, a violent-crime surge, and dwindling police staffing
Hundreds gather in front of the Chicago Police Department and across the city to protest that no Kentucky police officer will face charges in Breonna Taylor’s death. Manuel Martinez/WBEZ
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Hundreds gather in front of the Chicago Police Department and across the city to protest that no Kentucky police officer will face charges in Breonna Taylor’s death. Manuel Martinez/WBEZ
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Hundreds gather in front of the Chicago Police Department and across the city to protest that no Kentucky police officer will face charges in Breonna Taylor’s death. Manuel Martinez/WBEZ
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