The DOJ says:
“A disconnect exists between officers and residents about
the perception of overly aggressive conduct by officers. We observed
that many officers were dismissive of community concerns."
“Officers have a duty to intervene to prevent other officers from using excessive force.”
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The Albuquerque Police Department are being investigated by the FBI after a YouTube video went up last week, showing APD shooting a homeless man who was camping, after what was reported as a standoff that lasted for hours.
This is the 22nd police shooting since 2010, and outrage has poured out over the incident, sparking the interest of the national media and even Anonymous, which led to protests against police violence all over the city Sunday night.
APD has said that the deadly use of force was warranted in this
instance, because the suspect, James Boyd, had a history of mental
illness and was armed with multiple knives.
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