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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2019 1:51:00 GMT 10
Officer Pulls Gun on Student Picking Up Trash Outside of Dorm Building
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Published on May 30, 2019
This cop pulled his gun on a student who was picking up trash in front of his dorm.
Zayd Atkinson, a student at Naropa University, was confronted by an officer while picking up trash for his work-study job outside of his dorm. The officer did not have reasonable suspicion that a crime was occurring and was not entitled to demand Atkinson's date of birth, according to an independent review by a former U.S. Attorney.
Research shows Black people are often exposed to heightened scrutiny and suspicion, which can begin early in childhood. 54% of Black Americans say they felt others 'have been suspicious of them because of the color of their skin,' compared to 6% of white Americans.
Several officers, some with guns drawn, surrounded Atkinson. A college faculty member later appeared to back up Atkinson. The police officers never asked the faculty member, a white man, to confirm his identity or prove that he worked for the college.
After almost 15 minutes, the officer gave Atkinson back his ID and left. The officer resigned two weeks after the incident but will remain on the city payroll until February 2020. An internal investigation found the officer violated 2 department policies but did not conclude he was racially biased.
[ I support our police men and women, but JEEZ, these guys need indefinite deployment to Afghanistan ]
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Post by Rareclan on Jun 2, 2019 3:46:24 GMT 10
Is that a gun in your pocket or are you just pleased to see me
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Post by Rareclan on Jun 2, 2019 4:03:19 GMT 10
Officer Pulls Gun on Student Picking Up Trash Outside of Dorm Building NowThis News
Published on May 30, 2019
[ I support our police men and women, but JEEZ, these guys need indefinite deployment to Afghanistan ] I get what your saying evilmate ! but just for those whom may misconstrue, not pulling a gun on another brother from another land with dire consequences ! (trigger nervous) But to learn whom IS IS the real enemy.......Automatic Mind Automatic Weapon
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