Murder-by-cop just goes on and on and on.

Through the first four months of the year, there have been just six days in which police across the United States did not kill anyone....In a nation in which Black people are three times more likely to be killed by police than white people — and 1.3 times more likely to be unarmed when killed by police …

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Ronald Greene death: AP exposes more lies by the Louisiana State Police.

Two years and layer upon layer of lies, obfuscation, denials, deflections, and cover-up. First, some choice quotes from The Associated Press, May 24, 2021: New state police documents obtained by The Associated Press show numerous inconsistencies between [ranking Louisiana State Police officer at the scene] Lt. John Clary’s statements to detectives and the body camera …

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Two years later and exposed as corrupt, Louisiana State Police give up videos of Ronald Greene’s murder.

But only after they were exposed. And NOW they say they'll fire two of their Finest for it. Do you know what their badge says? From CNN, May 22, 2021: Louisiana releases footage of Ronald Greene's arrest that ex-officers say further erodes trust in police An autopsy report cites multiple contributing factors in Greene's May …

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The International Law Enforcement Code of Ethics

Law Enforcement Code of Ethics As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve the community; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all to liberty, equality, and justice.I …

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Code of Ethics: The Oregon Association Chiefs of Police

Oregon Police Chiefs Code of Ethics As a Police Chief, my fundamental duty is to serve my community in a leadership capacity by directing, controlling and managing the police department. I shall use my training, experience and education to ensure that my community receives professional dedicated police services in a humane, ethical, fair and honest …

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American Sheriffs’ Code of Ethics

CODE OF ETHICS OF THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF As a constitutionally/statutorily elected sheriff, I recognize and accept that I am given a special trust and confidence by the citizens whom I have been elected to serve, represent, and by the employees I manage. This trust and confidence is my bond to ensure that I shall …

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Code of Ethics: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office

LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS The law enforcement code of ethics is adopted as a general standard of conduct for deputies of this agency."As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives and property, toprotect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peacefulagainst violence …

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Core values of the Oregon State Police

Our values represent the “moral compass” of our agency. We are committed to living these values every day and embodying them in our daily activities as public safety professionals:  Honor – We will honor the mission entrusted to us by preserving and protecting the public’s safety.Dedication – We are dedicated to delivering excellent public safety services.Loyalty – We are loyal to …

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The Oregon State Police Code of Ethical Conduct

Code of Ethical Conduct The Superintendent acknowledges that the citizens of the State of Oregon rightfully expect and demand that the Oregon State Police epitomize the highest ideals of ethical and professional conduct. As an employee, I subscribe to and adopt the ideals set forth in the Code of Ethical Conduct.  As a peace officer, I …

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