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Point Black Unaccountable: Fatal Police Shootings on the Rise
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In this episode, hosts Pruitt and Gray discuss the recent Washington Post report on police-involved shootings in the US. The report found that fatal police shootings have been increasing every year, reaching a record high of 1,047 deaths in 2021. The hosts examine the report's findings on the disproportionate rate at which black and people of color are shot and killed by police officers, which was found to be double the rate of white victims. They also discuss the issue of unaccountability in policing and the failure of many police departments to adhere to the recommendations outlined in the 21st century policing report. Finally, the hosts address the financial investment made by the government to improve police reporting and tracking, only to find that many departments have not been reporting the necessary data, raising questions about the effectiveness of the investment.
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