A Minneapolis restaurant owner, disheartened by the attitude toward the police that has crippled the city in the wake of the death of George Floyd, stated bluntly in the face of those calling for the defunding of police departments, “We need more police.”
The video segment of the owner followed Fox News’ Tucker Carlson delineating the rise in homicides around the country and the murder of children, from 9-year-old <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-janari-ricks-chicago-violence-20200801-cl5i64zwczcebnllkjxamuxawi-story.html">Janari Ricks in Chicago</a> to the worst rise in shootings in Portland, Oregon, in 30 years to more shootings in New York City in 2020 than all of 2019 to the killing of 1-year-old Davell Gardner, who <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/13/nyregion/Davell-Gardner-brooklyn-shooting.html">died in his stroller</a> at a barbecue from a shooting.
Carlson noted that the city of Minneapolis had moved to “eliminate the police department,” then followed with the clip of the restaurant owner, who stated, “In the night, there’s no security here. So a lot of people try to get in inside in the back. Stealing things in the back. And we need more police.”
The Daily Wire <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/do-as-they-say-minneapolis-police-tell-residents-to-be-prepared-to-give-up-personal-belongings-to-robbers">reported</a> on Tuesday:
<blockquote>Minneapolis Police informed residents of the city&#8217;s embattled 3rd Precinct to prepare for the giving up of their personal belongings to potential robbers and advised them to do as criminals say for their own safety.
According to a July 28 email provided to <a href="https://alphanewsmn.com/minneapolis-police-tell-residents-to-obey-criminals-and-be-prepared-to-be-robbed/">Alpha News MN</a> that was also forwarded to The Daily Wire, the Minneapolis Police Department offered &#8220;prevention tips&#8221; to residents hoping to avoid being a victim of the skyrocketing cases of robbery and carjacking that have plagued the city since George Floyd&#8217;s death in May.
&#8220;Robberies and Carjacking&#8217;s [sic] have increased in our Precinct,&#8221; the email begins. &#8220;Cell phones, purses, and vehicles are being targeted. Some victims have been maced, dragged, assaulted, and some threatened with a gun. Most of these crimes have occurred north of 42nd St. E. 100 Robberies and 20 Carjackings have been reported to 3rd Precinct Police in July alone. Downtown and Southwest Minneapolis have seen an increase as well. We want those who live and work here to be safe!&#8221;</blockquote>
In early June, <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/watch-minneapolis-city-council-president-asked-who-to-call-if-someone-breaks-into-your-house-after-dismantling-police-says-step-back-check-your-privileg">speaking</a> with CNN&#8217;s Alisyn Camerota on Monday morning, the president of the Minneapolis City Council, which had stated that it intended to &#8220;dismantle&#8221; the city’s police department, was asked what a citizen should do if an intruder broke into their house in the middle of the night and there were no police to call. In response, she blithely suggested that the opportunity to call police “comes from a place of privilege,” adding that those citizens should “step back and imagine what it would feel like to already live in that reality where calling the police may mean more harm.”
“We have a state action against our police department, which gives us legal mechanisms in the very short term, you know, there is (sic) lessons from all over the country, all over the world that we’re looking to take immediate steps while we work toward building the systems that we would need to imagine that future,&#8221; Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender said to Camerota.
“Do you understand that the word &#8216;dismantle&#8217; or &#8216;police-free&#8217; make some people nervous?&#8221; Camerota asked. &#8220;For instance, what if in the middle of the night, my home is broken into? Who do I call?&#8221;
Bender answered, &#8220;Yes, I mean, I hear that loud and clear from a lot of my neighbors, and I know, and myself too, and I know that that comes from a place of privilege because for those of us for whom the system is working, I think we need to step back and imagine what it would feel like to already live in that reality where calling the police may mean more harm is done.&#8221;
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Protests Continue Across The Country In Reaction To Death Of George Floyd

WATCH: Minneapolis Restaurant Owner Targeted By Thieves: ‘We Need More Police’

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A majority of black Americans prefer police spending the same amount of time or more watching over their communities despite claims from a growing movement that police are a threat to minority communities.
Gallup released a <a href="https://news.gallup.com/poll/316571/black-americans-police-retain-local-presence.aspx">poll</a> on Wednesday that found that 81% of black people want police spending the same amount of time or more in their communities. That number compares to 88% for white Americans, 83% for Hispanic Americans, and 72% for Asian Americans. The whole U.S. population measures at 86%.
The Gallup web survey involved 36,463 U.S. adults and responses were taken between June 23 and July 6. The people polled are roughly representative of the U.S. demographic breakdown of white, black, Hispanic, and Asian Americans. The poll’s margin of error is 1.4 percentage points at the 95% confidence level.
The survey also noted that black Americans, more than any other racial group, are more likely to see police in their communities. 73% of black respondents said they see police in their communities sometimes or very often, which is eight points higher than the national average of 65%.
“The slightly elevated frequency with which Black Americans see police in their neighborhood has limited impact on their preferences for changing the local police presence,” Gallup notes. “About a third of Black Americans who say they often see the police in their neighborhood think the police should spend less time there (34%); however, the majority of adults in this group think they should spend the same amount of time (56%) or more time (10%).”
The poll also measured the amount of confidence Americans have that an encounter with the police will go well. Black Americans responded 18% very confident, 43% somewhat confident, 27% not too confident, and 12% not confident at all. Those numbers skew more toward the not-confident end than the general public, which measures at 48%, 37%, 11%, and 4%, respectively.
“Black Americans&#8217; preference for the amount of time police spend in their area is modestly related to their expectation about receiving fair treatment,” Gallup notes. “However, 59% of the relatively small group of Black Americans who are ‘not at all confident’ that the police would treat them with courtesy and respect want the police to spend less time in their neighborhood.”
“The majority of all other Black Americans, including those who are ‘not too confident’ about receiving considerate police treatment, want the police to spend the same amount of time, with additional percentages favoring more time,” Gallup adds.
<a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/watch-police-bodycam-footage-shows-moment-by-moment-arrest-of-george-floyd-for-the-first-time">George Floyd</a>, a black man, died in Minneapolis in police custody on May 25. Following his death and the spread of cell phone footage showing a police officer kneeling on Floyd’s neck during his arrest, massive protests broke out across the United States over police brutality. Some activists have used the protests to push to abolish police departments, arguing that police systemically mistreat black Americans and that their funding would be better spent on social programs targeting minority and low-income communities.
The “defund the police” movement has caught on among local government officials in cities such as Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and New York City. In Minneapolis, the city council has <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/minneapolis-city-council-unanimously-passes-resolution-to-replace-police-department-with-community-led-public-safety-system">pledged</a> to abolish the city’s police department. Los Angeles Mayor <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/la-officials-push-to-cut-police-budget-by-up-to-150m-after-riots">Eric Garcetti</a> and NYC Mayor <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/defund-the-police-de-blasio-vows-to-shift-funds-away-from-nypd-after-violent-riots">Bill de Blasio</a> have both announced significant cuts into police budgets while speaking favorably about the “defund the police” movement.
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Poll: 4 Out Of 5 Black Americans Against Cutting Policing Of Their Communities

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A Dunkin Donuts employee in Chicago was arrested late last week after a police officer found spit in his coffee.
&#8220;Illinois State Police (ISP) District Chicago Troopers arrested and charged Vincent J. Sessler, a 25 year old male of Chicago, IL, for Disorderly Conduct, Reckless Conduct, and Battery to a Peace Officer,&#8221; the Illinois State Police said in a statement.
Late on Thursday night, an ISP District Chicago Trooper purchased a large black cup of coffee from the Dunkin Donuts store in Chicago and, due to how hot the coffee was, took the lid off to help it cool more quickly. When the officer removed the lid, they found a &#8220;large, thick piece of mucus which was later confirmed to be saliva, floating inside it.&#8221;
&#8220;ISP District Chicago Troopers immediately initiated an investigation that culminated in the arrest of Vincent J. Sessler, an employee of Dunkin&#8217; at the aforementioned location,&#8221; the department said. &#8220;On July 31, 2020, at approximately 12:49 p.m., Sessler was taken into custody without incident by ISP District Chicago Troopers.&#8221;
&#8220;This is outrageous and disgusting. The men and women of the Illinois State Police put their heart and soul into protecting the lives and rights of all people in this state every day,&#8221; ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly said. &#8220;They deserve better than this insulting and dangerous treatment. For their safety, ISP officers and employees will be prohibited from patronizing this location.&#8221;
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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE MAKE AN ARREST FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT, RECKLESS CONDUCT, AND BATTERY TO A PEACE OFFICER<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ILTraffic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ILTraffic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TrafficAlert?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TrafficAlert</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chicago?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chicago</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Illinois?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Illinois</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChiTraffic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChiTraffic</a> <a href="https://t.co/uEBCgRkaOg">pic.twitter.com/uEBCgRkaOg</a>
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The news comes after Dunkin Donuts recently announced that it was closing hundreds of stores across the U.S. due to struggling sales from the coronavirus pandemic, which originated in China.
&#8220;Dunkin&#8217; has announced that it plans to close 800 locations across the country,&#8221; a local ABC News affiliate <a href="https://www.wcvb.com/article/dunkin-to-close-800-us-locations/33469390">reported</a>. &#8220;The Canton-based company announced the closures Thursday in its second quarter earning report and said it affects low-volume sales locations.&#8221;
The closure of the 800 stores represents approximately 8 percent of the the company&#8217;s stores in the U.S.
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Dunkin’ Donuts Employee Arrested After Police Find Spit In Coffee

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The chairwoman of the Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona (PPAA), a non-profit group that engages in electoral and political activities, recently stated that &#8220;policing&#8221; was a &#8220;reproductive justice issue,&#8221; but provided no explanation linking the two topics.
Chairwoman Chris Love made the remarks in a thread on Twitter last week, writing, &#8220;We understand that policing and police violence are reproductive justice issues, and though we are not an RJ organization, we believe in the RJ framework and are committed to supporting RJ organizations and work.&#8221;
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Planned Parenthood Arizona declares policing a &#39;reproductive justice issue,&#39; doesn&#39;t elaborate <a href="https://t.co/AyCAP9fMX9">pic.twitter.com/AyCAP9fMX9</a>
&mdash; Gregg Re (@gregg_re) <a href="https://twitter.com/gregg_re/status/1290087028634214400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 3, 2020</a></blockquote>
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The full context of Love&#8217;s remarks come as she asked the political candidates that her organization had endorsed to return any campaign contributions that they had received from pro-police groups.
Love <a href="https://twitter.com/LegallyLove/status/1288133252738215941">wrote</a> the following in a series of tweets:
<blockquote>The Board of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona voted unanimously to ask our endorsed candidates to return any campaign contributions from police unions and other policing organizations because: (1) We believe that #BlackLivesMatter is more than a hashtag. We actually believe it. (2) We wanted to do something more than issue a simple statement with no action behind it.
We understand that policing and police violence are reproductive justice issues, and though we are not an RJ organization, we believe in the RJ framework and are committed to supporting RJ organizations and work. We exist to endorse candidates who align with our values AND our job is to hold them accountable when they act in ways that are out of alignment.&#8221;
We knew this ask would be controversial and that it would make some of our endorsees uncomfortable. Good! That is the point. We want the folks who represent us in government to actually think about the consequences of signing on to #BlackLivesMatter statements on the one hand while (often quietly) taking police money on the other.
We&#8217;ve received the full range of reactions from our current electeds in the state leg. Many of our endorsees never took money from police in the first place, so it was a non-issue for them. Many more did, but were happy to return the money or donate it to other organizations doing work around policing and other issues important to the Black community.
However, there are still some that are pushing back in the most problematic ways. They know that our Board leadership is Black and Latinx, so they&#8217;ve taken great pleasure in describing our very clear policy in ways that are offensive.
We&#8217;ve been called &#8220;naive&#8221; and told the issue of policing is so complex that it is beyond our understanding. We&#8217;ve been called &#8220;singular in focus.&#8221; We&#8217;ve been told to stay in our lane. Some folks had some choice words about me personally because I&#8217;m a scary Black woman.
Y&#8217;all know what all of this means and what is implied, so I don&#8217;t have to go into it again. However, to the electeds reading this right now (and I know you are), please know that the Board is committed to this policy and we have no plans to change it so that you can feel better about taking money from police unions.
Further, the Board is a group of attorneys, medical doctors, finance experts, folks in government, and community leaders and organizers. Many of us are members of the groups most impacted by police violence. This issue is not new to us and we understand it quite well, thanks.
We also know that being an elected always requires the threading of needles. That&#8217;s why we didn&#8217;t threaten to yank endorsements. Rather, we asked politely if endorsees would return or donate the money. And even though we asked oh so politely, some folks are acting like our request for accountability is somehow an attack.
It is fine that you don&#8217;t agree. Just say that and keep it moving. We are not holding people hostage and forcing them do anything that they don&#8217;t want to do. What I&#8217;m no longer interested in hearing is offensive characterizations of this policy or my Board members.
What I will leave you with is a challenge. Lean into your discomfort about this and ask yourselves why you want police union money given all we know about the ways they impede progress in criminal justice reform (and defunding and abolition) protect the &#8220;bad apples,&#8221; blame victims in the most racist ways, and uphold a culture of violence committed against the very people they are supposed to protect and serve.
Why is keeping that money more important to you than the Black lives you claimed mattered just a couple of months ago? I&#8217;ll wait.</blockquote>
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Chairwoman Of Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Arizona: ‘Policing’ Is A ‘Reproductive Justice’ Issue

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Minneapolis Police informed residents of the city&#8217;s embattled 3rd Precinct to prepare for the giving up of their personal belongings to potential robbers and advised them to do as criminals say for their own safety.
According to a July 28 email provided to <a href="https://alphanewsmn.com/minneapolis-police-tell-residents-to-obey-criminals-and-be-prepared-to-be-robbed/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Alpha News MN</a> that was also forwarded to The Daily Wire, the Minneapolis Police Department offered &#8220;prevention tips&#8221; to residents hoping to avoid being a victim of the skyrocketing cases of robbery and carjacking that have plagued the city since George Floyd&#8217;s death in May.
&#8220;Robberies and Carjacking&#8217;s [sic] have increased in our Precinct,&#8221; the email begins. &#8220;Cell phones, purses, and vehicles are being targeted. Some victims have been maced, dragged, assaulted, and some threatened with a gun. Most of these crimes have occurred north of 42nd St. E. 100 Robberies and 20 Carjackings have been reported to 3rd Precinct Police in July alone. Downtown and Southwest Minneapolis have seen an increase as well. We want those who live and work here to be safe!&#8221;
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Minneapolis is about to turn into the rape capital of the world. <a href="https://t.co/aHLqHGyYyY">https://t.co/aHLqHGyYyY</a> <a href="https://t.co/JiY2Bp5oob">pic.twitter.com/JiY2Bp5oob</a>
&mdash; Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) <a href="https://twitter.com/stillgray/status/1289733745432387584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2020</a></blockquote>
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The email goes on to list several tips that citizens can supposedly use to protect themselves, which includes letting criminals have what they want:
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<li>Do not walk alone</li>
<li>Be hyper-aware of your surroundings at all times – pay attention!</li>
<li>Carry only items you need, and carry less cash</li>
<li>Be prepared to give up your cell phone and purse/wallet</li>
<li>Have keys already in your hand as you approach your car</li>
<li>Despite all our efforts, robberies may still occur! Do not argue or fight with the criminal. Do as they say. Your safety is most important!</li>
<li>Be a good witness. When you call 911, be prepared to answer many questions. How many suspects? Age, height, complexion, hair and eye color? Scars or tattoos? Weapon – what did it look like? What direction did they leave in? Vehicle description?</li>
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The email also lists suggestions for avoiding a carjacking, such as &#8220;never leave anything of value in your car,&#8221; and &#8220;never leave your car running unattended,&#8221; since many whose cars have been stolen were dropping off food or other deliveries.
The email comes weeks after the liberal Minneapolis City Council took steps to <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/absurd-crazy-ridiculous-black-leaders-slam-minneapolis-city-councils-plan-to-defund-the-police" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">defund the city&#8217;s police</a> department in exchange for a &#8220;transformative new model for cultivating safety.&#8221; Derek Chauvin, who knelt on George Floyd&#8217;s neck for more than eight minutes until he died, was an officer with the 3rd Police Precinct, which served as the epicenter of violent protests that broke out in the wake of Floyd&#8217;s death.
On May 28, Democratic Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey evacuated the 3rd Police Precinct after rioters torched it and destroyed other businesses before the National Guard arrived.
President Donald Trump blamed the chaos in Minneapolis at the time on &#8220;a total lack of leadership,&#8221; and accused the rioters of being thugs who &#8220;are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd[.]&#8221; Twitter censored the tweet for allegedly violating &#8220;the Twitter rules about glorifying violence.&#8221;
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&#8230;.These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let that happen. Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you!
&mdash; Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1266231100780744704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2020</a></blockquote>
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‘Do As They Say’: Minneapolis Police Tell Residents To ‘Be Prepared To Give Up’ Personal Belongings To Robbers

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Media mogul Tyler Perry has rejected calls to &#8220;Defund the Police,” and has even argued that America needs more police that are better trained and equipped to handle different situations.
Appearing Wednesday on CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360,” movie mogul and actor Tyler Perry expressed concerns over the so-called “Defund the Police” protests around the country, as well as the idea that George Floyd&#8217;s horrible death has been &#8220;hijacked&#8221; by people with a less-than-unifying message.
“So, when they saw George Floyd’s death, this horrific, horrible death played out, as this man pleaded for his life and begged, said ‘please’ many, many times, it — seeing it changes everything,” he said, as reported by <a href="https://www.redstate.com/mike_miller/2020/07/30/tyler-perry-rains-all-over-cnn%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98defund-the-police%E2%80%99-parade-%E2%80%98we-need-more-police%E2%80%99/">Red State</a>. “So I became very, very optimistic when everybody galvanized together because I know that’s when change comes. When people galvanize and come together as one, that’s when change happens.”
“But lately, I’ve been very, very concerned that the message is being hijacked by some other groups or political ads and parties that are trying to stop the message of what we’re asking for here [is] police reform, right?” Perry continued. &#8220;So, yeah, I was, but I’m worried now because of what I’m seeing.”
Perry said that when he first heard &#8220;Defund the Police,&#8221; he was troubled by it and feared it would become weaponized.
&#8220;Well, when I first heard it, I was troubled by it, and I thought okay, this is — this is going to be weaponized by — in this political year. I completely thought that that was happening. That’s exactly what’s happened. It’s been weaponized,&#8221; he said. &#8220;But I did some research. And what I would challenge people to do is do research and find out what it means. Now, you’ve got to understand this — I’m not for taking money from the police department. I think we need more police. My studio is in a neighborhood where I think we need police.&#8221;
&#8220;But we don’t need police that have — that are under-trained. And you’ve got to understand — I have really close friends who are police officers that I love dearly, who are really good people, who have been very, very hurt by this, as well,&#8221; he added.
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&quot;We need the police&#8230;&quot; says director, producer and actor <a href="https://twitter.com/tylerperry?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tylerperry</a>. &quot;&#8230;But we need them reformed, we need them trained well and we need the right structure.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/FY7W0v7pKg">pic.twitter.com/FY7W0v7pKg</a>
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Perry&#8217;s remarks echo that of former basketball star Charles Barkley, who condemned the “Defund the Police” movement by praising the many police officers who do a good job.
“We need the cops, most of the cops do a fantastic job, but instead of defunding and all this other stuff, let’s just do police reform. Everybody should be on board for that whether you’re a Democrat, Republican, conservative or liberal,” <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/charles-barkley-dismisses-defund-police-movement-most-cops-do-a-fantastic-job">he said</a>.
“The Democrats and the Republicans can’t even talk about police reform,” he continued. “That’s the number one thing they should do before they do anything else. That’s something we have been talking about since [former NFL quarterback Colin] Kaepernick kneeled, and these clowns in the Democratic Party and Republican Party, that’s the number one thing they should do before they do anything else.”
Likewise, actor Terry Crews <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/equality-is-the-truth-terry-crews-warns-against-black-supremacy-gets-slammed-with-backlash">has been critical</a> of the more radical elements of Black Lives Matter. In June, the actor warned black Americans against the idea of “black supremacy.”
“Defeating White supremacy without White people creates Black supremacy. Equality is the truth,” said Crews. “Like it or not, we are all in this together.”
After facing intense backlash for that comment, Crews explained that he meant for blacks to form alliances with white people as opposed to creating resentment between races.
“I was not saying Black supremacy exists because it doesn’t. I am saying if both Black and Whites don’t continue to work together – bad attitudes and resentments can create a dangerous self-righteousness. That’s all,” he said.
Defund The Police became wildly popular among the far-left when the group “Black Lives Matter”<a href="https://blacklivesmatter.com/defundthepolice/"> joined the incendiary hashtag</a> by issuing a list of demands.
“We call for an end to the systemic racism that allows this culture of corruption to go unchecked and our lives to be taken,” said the organization. “We call for a national defunding of police. We demand investment in our communities and the resources to ensure Black people not only survive, but thrive. If you’re with us, add your name to the petition right now and help us spread the word.”
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The largest police union in Florida endorsed President Trump by unanimous voice vote last week.
John Kazanjian, president of the Florida Police Benevolent Association (FPBA), appeared on <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/media/florida-police-union-backs-trump">Fox News</a> on Friday and said that the FPBA decided to endorse Trump during an “emergency” phone conference over the stakes of the upcoming election for police. Kazanjian spoke to union chapter and charter presidents and members of each board of directors on the call.
“We’re 30,000 strong. We go from the panhandle to Daytona, to Tampa down to Miami and the Keys,” Kazanjian said.
“I spelled it out on what’s going on, not just in Florida but across this country that, ‘Hey, you know what, we’re getting beat up. We’re getting used like a punching bag, and we’re tired of it, and President Donald Trump has been there for us. He supported us,’” Kazanjian said, relaying last week’s call and adding that the motion to endorse Trump was passed “unanimously.”
Kazanjian said that the union’s endorsement extends well beyond the 30,000 members of the FPBA, and carries “a lot of weight.”
“Not only the 30,000 votes that we had from the members in Florida. Don&#8217;t forget about our friends and families, retirees … I believe the last cycle, we also put the president on top and guess what? We&#8217;re going to come out in force this time to put the president on top,” Kazanjian said.
The FPBA’s endorsement comes as anti-police movements are gaining political traction around the country in major U.S. cities. A majority of the Minneapolis City Council has voiced support to defund and phase out its police department and <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/in-minneapolis-gun-violence-is-already-nearing-an-annual-high-for-the-past-decade">voted</a> in late July to enact the first significant cuts to the police department budget.
Mayor <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/de-blasio-announces-proposal-to-slash-nypd-budget-by-1-billion-divert-cash-to-young-people">Bill de Blasio</a> of New York City and Mayor <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/la-officials-push-to-cut-police-budget-by-up-to-150m-after-riots">Eric Garcetti</a> of Los Angeles have both supported cuts to their respective police departments’ budgets. The Democratic officials have sworn to transfer money out of policing and into social programs that, in theory, will ease underlying social issues and solve problems before they manifest as crimes.
In Seattle, city officials are pushing to strip police of nonlethal tools such as teargas that police have used to break up crowds of violent rioters. Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best has taken to <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/seattle-police-chief-memo-to-businesses-we-have-no-ability-to-safely-intercede-to-protect-you-from-violent-crowds">warning</a> residents that if the changes are enacted, police officers will no longer intervene to protect businesses or property from violent crowds. Police will only break up a crowd if someone’s life is at risk.
School districts in Washington state have begun <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/police-are-a-real-risk-washington-school-district-severs-ties-with-law-enforcement">severing</a> contracts with local law enforcement agencies over the “risk” officers allegedly pose to students. In late June, a school board that oversees four schools near Seattle voted to scrap three of the schools’ contracts for school resource officers supplied through local law enforcement branches.
“Given the facts of our highly-dangerous national and state systems of policing, supervision and incarceration, by being housed in our high schools — no matter how helpful and beloved they are — police are a real risk to many of our students and they contribute to stress and bad health for hundreds of children,” Edmonds School Board President Deborah Kilgore said.
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‘We’re Getting Beat Up’: Florida’s Largest Police Union ‘Unanimously’ Endorses Trump

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Infuriated Seattle residents <a href="https://www.bizpacreview.com/2020/07/30/seattle-residents-are-showing-up-in-droves-to-stop-city-councils-disastrous-defund-the-police-plan-953654">thronged to the phones</a> on Wednesday to blast the city council’s plans to slash police funding by as much as 50%. The council is scheduled to vote on the issue within the next two weeks.
“The Seattle City Council heard from hundreds during Wednesday’s budget meeting as members get closer to a vote on whether to defund the police department by 50 percent, a decision that could lead to the firing of hundreds of officers … One day after launching a ‘Stop Defunding’ petition, the Seattle Police Officers Guild said they already collected more than 20,000 signatures,” <a href="https://www.q13fox.com/news/hundreds-sound-off-on-defunding-police-as-seattle-city-council-gets-closer-to-vote">Q13 Fox</a> reported.
The “Stop Defunding” petition <a href="https://stopdefunding.com/">states</a>: “On Monday, August 3rd 2020, despite having no specific plan, the Seattle City Council will vote to defund the Seattle Police Department. The defunding of the SPD would mean that up to 800 officers would be fired. That’s over half of all sworn officers. It would also mean immensely longer 911 response times and of course, higher crime rates. Please sign our petition to stop the defunding of the Seattle Police Department and send a message to the city council that says ‘no’ to the defunding the Seattle Police Department.”
Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) President Mike Solan said 100 officers would be off the force if the cuts are approved.
One caller asserted, “SPD is already understaffed and with the city growing rapidly, calls for service are increasing. I do not want less officers, I want more officers who are able to respond to priority calls in seven minutes or less. We don’t live in Utopia.”
Another added, “Seattle City Council, you are irresponsibly not fully representing your constituents by making the reckless decision of defunding our police department by 50 percent.”
On Thursday, after a city council meeting, Solan said, “What’s quite clear [is] that there is an activist class that is deeply entrenched in the political public safety conversations here, and they bombarded the public comment line. It was close to 300 people.”
&#8220;In 36 hours, we have over 20,000 signatures that are being used to push against this defunding nonsense and tell the Seattle City Council &#8216;no&#8217; on their defunding, naive, dangerous proposal of removing 50% of our budget,&#8221; Solan said of the petition, as reported by <a href="https://mynorthwest.com/2060422/ignored-majority-against-defunding-seattle-police/">KIRO</a>. &#8220;We may possibly release this to the city council to show them, hey, we’re not being controlled by the unreasonable activists that you’re governing to, and I call it governing by Twitter.&#8221;
&#8220;This is the majority, the ignored majority I talked to and referred to,&#8221; he added. &#8220;The reasonable majority of Seattle citizens and residents across this region that are showing support for law enforcement, saying no, no more, no more of your unreasonable activism.&#8221;
According to Democratic Mayor Jenny Durkan, Seattle’s crime soared 525% because of the violence arising from the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest zone.
Reporting on Durkan’s <a href="https://nypost.com/2020/07/01/seattle-mayor-orders-clearing-out-of-police-free-autonomous-zone/">emergency order</a> removing protesters from the &#8220;occupied zone&#8221; known as CHOP, <a href="https://nypost.com/2020/07/02/seattle-sees-525-percent-spike-in-crime-thanks-to-chop-mayor-durkan/">the New York Post</a> notes that Durkan cited a spike in &#8220;narcotics use and violent crime, including rape, robbery, assault, and increased gang activity&#8221; within the radical leftist-occupied area and at least &#8220;22 additional incidents, in person-related crime in the area, to include two additional homicides, 6 additional robberies, and 16 additional aggravated assaults (to include 2 additional non-fatal shootings).&#8221;
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Protesters Counter Rally Held To Support Seattle Police Department

Seattle Residents Flood Phone Lines Expressing Their Fury About Slashing Police Funding

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On Thursday, Vice President Mike Pence spoke at a “Cops For Trump” rally in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, where he delivered a ringing endorsement of the nation’s law enforcement community and a slashing denunciation of former Vice President Joe Biden.
“The American people know that the men and women of law enforcement are the best people in this country,” said Pence, while firing, “The truth is, you won&#8217;t be safe in Joe Biden&#8217;s America.”
Pence saluted law enforcement, stating:
<blockquote>In these challenging times none have done more to save American lives than our heroic health care workers, first responders and men and women in law enforcement. They&#8217;ve been there. They stood in the gap. And you saved lives in the midst of this pandemic. For that, you have the thanks and admiration of the American people.
It&#8217;s amazing to think, especially in the wake of that heroism, that some of the leading politicians in the Democratic party today liken law enforcement officers to stormtroopers. Even Joe Biden said not long ago that well-armed police become the enemy when confronting lawlessness in our streets. Well, I want to assure you, your president knows, this vice president knows, and the overwhelming majority of the American people know that the men and women of law enforcement are the best people in this country. Law enforcement isn&#8217;t the problem; law enforcement is the solution.</blockquote>
The vice president cited some frightening statistics: “Atlanta saw a 19% rise in shootings and 9% rise in murders.  Chicago: a 42% rise in shootings, a 39% rise in murders and in Milwaukee, 150% (shootings) and a 100% rise in murders from last year … Men and women of Pennsylvania &#8212; this has got to stop.  We must restore law and order to the streets of our community for every American of every race and creed and color.”
He then segued to Biden: &#8220;But the truth is, those heart-wrenching numbers are just a preview of Joe Biden&#8217;s agenda. The truth is, you won&#8217;t be safe in Joe Biden&#8217;s America. &#8230; Joe Biden would double down on the very policies that are leading to violence on the streets of American cities. When Democrats call for defunding the police, remember what&#8217;s at stake. Law and order, safety, and the peace of mind that you, your family and your children have every right to enjoy as citizens of the greatest nation on Earth.&#8221;
Then Pence got to the heart of the matter: “So I want you to hear this directly from me. On behalf of the president of the United States and our entire administration: We&#8217;re not going to defund the police. Not now. Not ever.”
“There’s no excuse for what happened to George Floyd in Minneapolis and justice will be served,” he continued. “But there&#8217;s also no excuse for the rioting, looting and arson in the days that have followed.  Burning churches is not protest.  Tearing down statues is not free speech.  Blinding officers with laser pointers isn&#8217;t peaceful protest.  Those who do such things aren&#8217;t peaceful protesters; they are criminals and they will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
Pence concluded with an assurance that Americans have law enforcement’s backs:
<blockquote>I want to assure you of one other thing.  I know you&#8217;re also carried every day into your service by the prayers of tens of millions of Americans who pray for you. Pray for your safety. Pray for your service. This is a nation of faith.  I hear people speak about it every day.  Everywhere I go. And I just want to assure you as you strap on that sidearm and put on that uniform, you do not go alone.  You go with the confidence of your neighbors and the grace of God.  &#8230;
The Bible reminds us that there&#8217;s no authority except that which God has established and that each one of you who protects and serves are servants for good who do bear the sword in vain. The people of this country understand that timeless truth. We&#8217;re grateful for what you do and on their behalf and on our behalf, thank you for your service.</blockquote>
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On Wednesday, the American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon sued the Portland Police Bureau, trying to block them from livestreaming protests.
The ACLU claimed in their lawsuit, “By livestreaming videos of protesters, PPB collects or maintains information about their political or social views, associations and activities.”
“Plaintiffs have no adequate remedy at law for PPB’s violations, which pose a serious and imminent threat of irreparable harm to them and other protesters alike,” the <a href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7009704-ACLUVCITYJULY29.html">lawsuit continues</a>. “Specifically, PPB cannot ‘undo’ a video through which its officers identify or otherwise collect information about a protester.  Nor can it force a third party to ‘un-learn&#8221; information about a protester that the third party obtains by watching PPB&#8217;s live stream.  Moreover, any damages associated with such conduct by PPB would be, by their very nature, extremely difficult or impossible to quantify.”
“The livestream has been one of dozens of livestreams of nightly demonstrations in Portland. The Police Bureau put a link to its livestream on its Twitter feed three times this month,” <a href="https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2020/07/aclu-sues-portland-police-challenging-bureaus-live-streaming-of-protests.html">Oregon Live</a> reported, adding, “Portland police and federal officers have made arrests after reviewing video footage to identify people accused of committing violence or property damage.”
“Many of the other protesters whose likenesses and voices have appeared on PPB’s videos also want not to be recorded,” the lawsuit states. “Several have shouted as much at PPB’s cameraperson; others have shone bright lights at its camera in attempts to obscure the camera’s view of the crowds; still others have used squeakers to obscure PPB’s audio recording.”
The lawsuit claims the PPB violated Oregon law <a href="https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/181A.250">ORS 181a.250</a>, which states:
<blockquote>No law enforcement agency, as defined in ORS <a href="https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/181A.010">181A.010 (Definitions for ORS 181A.010 to 181A.350)</a>, may collect or maintain information about the political, religious or social views, associations or activities of any individual, group, association, organization, corporation, business or partnership unless such information directly relates to an investigation of criminal activities, and there are reasonable grounds to suspect the subject of the information is or may be involved in criminal conduct.</blockquote>
“Unlawful police surveillance threatens our First Amendment rights,” said Jann Carson, interim executive director of the ACLU of Oregon. “The Portland Police Bureau has no constitutional reason to train its video cameras on demonstrators — or to broadcast those images publicly on the internet, where federal agents and others can analyze them.”
On Thursday, Portland mayor Ted Wheeler <a href="https://www.wweek.com/news/2020/07/30/mayor-ted-wheeler-apologizes-for-portland-police-bureaus-excessive-use-of-tear-gas/">slammed the Portland police</a>, claiming they had used excessive tear gas and apologizing for them. He stated, &#8220;There were times early on in these demonstrations where I believe I saw the Portland Police Bureau make mistakes when it came to crowd dispersal. I saw what appeared to be and what was reported from the streets to be indiscriminate use of crowd control devices … I apologize to those nonviolent demonstrators who were subjected to the use of CS gas or LRAD. It should never have happened. I take personal responsibility for it and I&#8217;m sorry.&#8221;
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ACLU Sues Portland Police To Block Them Videotaping Protesters

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A man was arrested and charged after driving through a crowd of peaceful pro-police protesters in Eaton, Colorado, on Saturday, according to local authorities. Additionally, one other individual was cited for &#8220;throwing missiles.&#8221;
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The rally, which was hosted by the Northern Colorado Young Republicans and preceded by a food drive for the needy, was disrupted in the late afternoon when the male suspect jumped a curb and drove through the Blue Lives Matter protest in a maroon SUV, nearly hitting rally participants.
&#8220;On 07/25/2020 at approximately 3:38PM Eaton Police Department responded to a report in the 200 block of Collins St. of a male subject who was traveling in a maroon SUV attempting to drive through or over a crowd of pedestrians,&#8221; said a post from the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/eatonpolicedepartmentcolorado/posts/3135984853175141">Eaton Police Department</a>. &#8220;The pedestrians were participating in a Blue Lives Matter rally on 07/25/2020.&#8221;
&#8220;The maroon SUV exited the roadway and was traveling through the grass park,&#8221; the post said. &#8220;The SUV and subject left the area at a high rate of speed and was later taken into custody at the 1100 block of 2nd St. Rd in the Town of Eaton. The Subject was taken into custody at 3:40PM.&#8221;
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The man was charged with seven counts of attempted first-degree assault, seven counts of felony menacing, and reckless driving.
&#8220;In addition,&#8221; the police department statement continued, &#8220;a second individual in the incident described was cited with a municipal citation for throwing missiles.&#8221;
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There were more than 100 individuals who attended the rally, said a <a href="https://www.greeleytribune.com/2020/07/25/defend-the-police-rally-in-eaton-nearly-turns-tragic/">report</a> from the Greeley Tribune.
&#8220;According to rally attendees, about 3:30 p.m. the SUV drove west up Collins Street, barreled over the curb, cutting across the park grass on the south side,&#8221; the report outlined. &#8220;The vehicle drove down into a lower grassy area almost hitting some rally participants before returning to the road.&#8221;
Some of the Blue Lives Matter participants said the suspect &#8220;was the same individual who drove east on Collins Street before the incident while flipping off the crowd,&#8221; the Tribune noted.
“I am here to show my support for the police from all over the United States, not just Eaton, not just Ault,” rally participant Bob Snidow said. “I want them to know we care and what’s happening to them is wrong.”
Twenty-year-old Connie Williams came out to the rally to show her support for our first responders and our military.
“We are here today because we believe our democracy is being threatened,” she said. “And part of being in a small community is that your voice can be heard. The police, fire and military have always been there for us, so we feel we should be there for them.”
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<div dir="auto">On 07/25/2020 at approximately 3:38PM Eaton Police Department responded to a report in the 200 block of Collins St. of a male subject who was traveling in a maroon SUV attempting to drive through or over a crowd of pedestrians. The pedestrians were participating in a Blue Lives Matter rally on 07/25/2020.</div>
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<div dir="auto">The maroon SUV exited the roadway and was traveling through the grass park. The SUV and subject left the area at a high rate of speed and was later taken into custody at the 1100 block of 2nd St. Rd in the Town of Eaton. The Subject was taken into custody at 3:40PM</div>
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Man Arrested For Driving Through Crowd At Pro-Police Rally; Another Cited For ‘Throwing Missiles’

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More than 100 law enforcement agencies have reportedly pulled out of security agreements to send personnel to help with security at the Democratic National Convention next month in part because they are concerned about recent efforts to limit law enforcement&#8217;s use of tear gas and pepper spray in responding to violent riots.
Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales was ordered last month to change the department&#8217;s policies to ban the use of tear gas and pepper spray.
&#8220;Since the Milwaukee order was issued, more than 100 law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin and across the country decided against coming to Milwaukee, Morales told WTMJ-TV on Tuesday,&#8221; The Associated Press <a href="https://whdh.com/news/police-agencies-pulling-out-of-democratic-convention/">reported</a>. &#8220;They were concerned with directives placed on the police department, including not allowing tear gas or pepper spray, he said.&#8221;
In Wisconsin, Franklin Police Chief Rick Oliva said, &#8220;It is apparent there is a lack of commitment to provide the Milwaukee Police Department with the resources it needs to ensure the safety of peaceful protesters, attendees, citizens and police personnel. I can not send personnel if they are not properly equipped or will not be allowed to engage in appropriate actions which would ensure their safety.&#8221;
Waukesha Police Chief Daniel Thompson <a href="https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/07/27/dnc-police-departments-withdraw-security-agreements-milwaukee/5520421002/">responded</a> by indicating that his department would not be sending officers to event, saying, &#8220;I understand that use of chemical irritants and pepper spray is serious and those are to be used only when legally justified. But when you take that out of the continuum that doesn’t leave the officers much other than getting harmed or using deadly force and that’s not good for any officer or the public.&#8221;
The news comes as violent left-wing riots have rocked multiple cities across the U.S. in the weeks since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
&#8220;Unfortunately, some have chosen to respond to George Floyd’s death in a far less productive way – by demonizing the police, promoting slogans like ACAB (All Cops Are Bastards), and making grossly irresponsible proposals to defund the police,&#8221; Attorney General William Barr <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/barr-shreds-politicians-media-in-testimony-peaceful-protesters-do-not-throw-explosives-into-federal-courthouses">said</a> in prepared remarks to the Democrat-controlled House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. &#8220;The demonization of police is not only unfair and inconsistent with the principle that all people should be treated as individuals, but gravely injurious to our inner city communities. There is no harder job in America today than being a police officer.&#8221;
Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN) <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/democrat-ilhan-omar-defund-minneapolis-police-theyre-cancer-we-dont-want-your-damn-reforms">suggested</a> that police were a &#8220;cancer&#8221; during a rant last month, adding, &#8220;we are saying we don’t want your damn reforms.&#8221;
&#8220;The Minneapolis Police Department is rotten to the root, and so when we dismantle it, we get rid of that cancer, and we allow for something beautiful to rise, and that reimagining allows us to figure out what public safety looks like for us,&#8221; Omar said.
In Portland, violent extremists have attacked a federal courthouse for weeks, which Barr described as &#8220;an assault on the Government of the United States.&#8221;
&#8220;In recent nights, rioters have barricaded the front door of the courthouse, pried plywood off the windows with crowbars, and thrown commercial-grade fireworks into the building in an apparent attempt to burn it down with federal personnel inside,&#8221; Barr said. The rioters have started fires outside the building, and then systematically attacked federal law enforcement officers who attempt to put them out—for example, by pelting the officers with rocks, frozen water bottles, cans of food, and balloons filled with fecal matter. A recent video showed a mob enthusiastically beating a Deputy U.S. Marshal who was trying to protect the courthouse – a property of the United States government funded by this Congress – from further destruction. A number of federal officers have been injured, including one severely burned by a mortar-style firework and three who have suffered serious eye injuries and may be permanently blind.&#8221;
Many top Democrats have reacted to the deployment of federal officers in response to the extremist attacks by smearing them or by lying about what is happening.
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Over 100 Police Agencies Pull Out Of Agreements To Guard DNC Convention

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A student organization at Duke University called the Black Coalition Against Policing has demanded the university abolish its police department, claiming policing is “inherently rooted in white supremacy.”
The College Fix <a href="https://www.thecollegefix.com/saying-policing-is-rooted-in-slave-patrols-duke-students-demand-all-campus-policing-be-abolished/">reported</a> on the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zRnJa1aYoKGkI8VZeWkurUgHAf_fGjteUhP3gqhjTg0/edit">nine-page letter</a> sent earlier this month by the coalition to the school’s administration and board of trustees demanding the abolishment of the university’s police department.
“Let us state this unequivocally: originating in slave patrols, policing is inherently rooted in white supremacy and cannot be reformed,” the letter said. “Now, we must imagine a world beyond police and prisons, one that seeks to heal and rebuild our communities from generations of systemic violence.”
The signees said college students across the country have made similar demands, specifically noting that the University of Minnesota “cut ties” with the city’s police department.
“While we call on Duke University to take similar action and cut ties with city police, we recognize that this is only a first step and is not nearly enough. Duke and other colleges must also grapple with their own history of police violence by examining the role of University law enforcement both on and off campus. The Duke University Police Department (DUPD)—the 13th largest campus law enforcement agency in the country by full-time employment—has a record of violence against Black and LGBT+ students and Durham residents,” the letter said before pointing out five examples of police brutality over the past sixty years, all of which took place before any current undergrads began attending Duke and many of which likely took place before anyone working in the current campus police department was even on the job.
The letter went on to note more recent examples of campus police taking actions against students – for breaking the law, including trespassing.
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<blockquote>The coalition called on the university to sever all “ties to all systems predicated on policing and imprisonment.”
This includes disclosing any financial ties to organizations associated with the “military and prison-industrial complex,” including relationships with the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Black Coalition Against Policing also demands that the university sever ties with the Durham Police Department and Allied Universal, a private security contractor working on Duke’s campus since 2005. BCAP also requests that Duke end its ties with any other police and surveillance agencies.</blockquote>
The Duke University Campus Police Department told the school’s student newspaper that the department wants to work with students to address concerns.
“The campus police has the same goal as others—a safe and just community that allows Duke University to provide education, research and healthcare that helps the world,” Duke University Police Chief John Dailey told the The Chronicle. “Being open to listening, to understanding and to changing for the good of Duke is central to what we do.”
A Duke spokesman also told the outlet that the school was “reviewing the [letter] and will engage directly with the student organizations involved.”
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Duke Students Demand Campus Policing Be Abolished, Say It’s Rooted In ‘Slave Patrols’

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Violent extremists injured nearly two dozen Seattle Police Department officers on Sunday during an attack on the department&#8217;s East Precinct.
Rioters &#8220;emerged from the group and began spray painting and attempting to disable security cameras and a fence perimeter around the precinct,&#8221; the Seattle Police Department <a href="https://spdblotter.seattle.gov/2020/07/25/police-make-dozens-of-arrests-after-explosion-damages-east-precinct-and-march-turns-to-riot/">said</a> in a statement. &#8220;At least one person breached the precinct’s fence line. Moments later, a device exploded leaving an 8-inch hole in the side of the precinct.&#8221;
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Earlier today, at least 1 person breached a fence line @ the East Precinct. Moments later, a device exploded leaving an ~8” hole in the side of the precinct. This was one of several dangerous incidents that led SPD to declare today’s incident a riot. Arson/Bomb dets investigating <a href="https://t.co/pGC3kpQzhT">pic.twitter.com/pGC3kpQzhT</a>
&mdash; Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeattlePD/status/1287205760988921856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Seattle’s East Precinct was hit with an explosive. This is from the interior. This isn’t peaceful. <a href="https://t.co/B8FHtfoyXT">pic.twitter.com/B8FHtfoyXT</a>
&mdash; (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) <a href="https://twitter.com/jasonrantz/status/1287222798515990528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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&#8220;Due to the ongoing public safety risks and damaged associated with this incident march, SPD declared the incident a riot and began issuing orders to leave the area,&#8221; the department continued. &#8220;The crowd threw bottles and balloons filled with liquid and shot mortar fireworks and tossed explosives at officers.&#8221;
&#8220;Over the next several hours, a smaller crowd wound through Capitol Hill, continuing to throw bricks, rocks, mortars and other explosives at officers,&#8221; the department added. &#8220;As of 10 pm, police had made 45 arrests in connection with today’s riot for assaults on officers, failure to disperse, and obstruction.”
&#8220;Twenty-one officers sustained injuries during the day’s events. Most were able to return to duty. One was treated at a hospital for a knee injury,&#8221; the statement concluded. &#8220;Arson/Bomb detectives are investigating the explosion at the East Precinct.&#8221;
The violence against police officers in Seattle followed the violent rioters <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/rioters-torch-justice-center-in-seattle-attack-stores-at-apartment-complex-hit-store-owners">torching a construction site at a justice center and attacking a Starbucks store</a> that was at the bottom of an apartment complex.
Police later charged the rioters and used force to push them back and clear out the streets.
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THANK YOU <a href="https://twitter.com/SeattlePD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SeattlePD</a>! 🔥🔥🔥
Now THIS is how you take down rioting degenerates who contribute nothing to society! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/seattleriots?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#seattleriots</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/seattleprotests?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#seattleprotests</a> <a href="https://t.co/Lu60A86vh8">pic.twitter.com/Lu60A86vh8</a>
&mdash; Katie Daviscourt🇺🇸 (@KatieDaviscourt) <a href="https://twitter.com/KatieDaviscourt/status/1287307049835982848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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An earlier arrest at the Seattle riot that I forgot to post. Notice the abuse the police officers endure. <a href="https://t.co/nQVU1zt5eA">pic.twitter.com/nQVU1zt5eA</a>
&mdash; (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) <a href="https://twitter.com/jasonrantz/status/1287282715167842304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Another rest. Not making it easy for Seattle Police. <a href="https://t.co/ndvzydzlGZ">pic.twitter.com/ndvzydzlGZ</a>
&mdash; (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) <a href="https://twitter.com/jasonrantz/status/1287223411568066560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Another arrest. Stole bread? <a href="https://t.co/bAL9yvqTPC">pic.twitter.com/bAL9yvqTPC</a>
&mdash; (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) <a href="https://twitter.com/jasonrantz/status/1287241004060307456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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The Trump administration announced last week that they were sending an elite tactical unit to Seattle in case local officials needed backup against the violent extremists.
“The Special Response Team being deployed is similar to the tactical teams currently operating in Portland,” The New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/23/us/seattle-protests-feds.html">reported</a>. “Agents from the Special Response Team, operated under U.S. Customs and Border Protection, are typically deployed for intense law enforcement operations, similar to the agency’s BORTAC group that has operated in Portland.”
The Seattle Police Department <a href="https://spdblotter.seattle.gov/2020/07/19/significant-property-damage-officers-injured-during-protest/">highlighted</a> the following from last weekend&#8217;s attacks:
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<li>The group headed south to the Seattle Police Headquarters and Seattle Municipal Court where they broke windows and spray painted both buildings. The demonstration then marched northbound on Third Avenue, where some businesses were targeted by individuals with more smashed windows, looting, and graffiti on the walls.</li>
<li>The group eventually made it to the West Precinct and some individuals attempted to break into the building. Protesters threw rocks and bottles at the officers who were outside defending the precinct. An unknown person or persons threw multiple large mortar-type fireworks at officers from a close range. Multiple officers were injured by the fireworks thrown at them. Two of the officers suffered lacerations and abrasion injuries while a third officer sustained burns to his neck area and needed to be treated by the Seattle Fire Department. He was later transported to the hospital. A total of twelve officers were injured.</li>
<li>The march then made its way up to Capitol Hill, where individuals in the group committed more property damage and looting. A small fire was set inside one of the businesses after the windows were broken out.</li>
<li>Eventually the group went to the East Precinct where several individuals smashed out the front windows. A large, mortar-type firework was thrown inside the lobby of the precinct, causing a small fire. The fire was extinguished quickly. Officers located another unlit large mortar-type firework nearby.</li>
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Extremists Injure Nearly 2 Dozen Seattle Police, Attack Police Station, ‘Explosives’ Used

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Violent extremists once again attacked a federal courthouse in Portland on Saturday, and physically attacked numerous police officers in the process.
Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf tweeted before the mayhem broke out on Saturday night: &#8220;Day 56. Last night six DHS law enforcement officers were injured in Portland. To be clear, criminals assaulted FEDERAL officers on FEDERAL property…and the city of Portland did nothing. It’s time Portland join other responsible cities around the country to hold criminals accountable and protect federal property and officers.&#8221;
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It’s time Portland join other responsible cities around the country to hold criminals accountable and protect federal property and officers.
&mdash; Acting Secretary Chad Wolf (@DHS_Wolf) <a href="https://twitter.com/DHS_Wolf/status/1287128841610199040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2020</a></blockquote>
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The Portland Police Department said that there were &#8220;thousands&#8221; of rioters gathered at the Mark O. Hatfield Federal Courthouse.
&#8220;Throughout the night some people in this crowd spent their time shaking the fence around the building, throwing rocks, bottles, and assorted debris over the fence, shining lasers through the fence, firing explosive fireworks into the area blocked by the fence, and using power tools to try to cut through the fence,&#8221; the police department said. &#8220;People wore gas masks, carried shields, hockey sticks, leaf blowers, flags, and umbrellas specifically to thwart police in crowd dispersal or attempt to conceal criminal acts.&#8221;
&#8220;People against the fence sprayed unknown liquids through it toward the courthouse,&#8221; the department continued. &#8220;At about 1:03 a.m. people in the crowd attached a chain to the fence and with many people pulling managed to pull a section of it down. People began lighting fires along SW 3rd Avenue. People climbed over the fence to get close to the federal courthouse. People continued to launch mortar style fireworks at ground level that were exploding near others.&#8221;
About 20 minutes later, Portland Police said that so many people were maintaining &#8220;this level of violence and tumultuous conduct and were either intentionally or recklessly creating a grave risk of public alarm&#8221; that they declared a riot.
Australian political commentator Rita Panahi highlighted a clip from the extremist attack on the courthouse that showed a rioter throw an object that struck a federal law enforcement officer in the head.
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Officer hit in the head with projectiles thrown by ‘peaceful protesters’ <a href="https://t.co/eZ8jDgtXNE">pic.twitter.com/eZ8jDgtXNE</a>
&mdash; Rita Panahi (@RitaPanahi) <a href="https://twitter.com/RitaPanahi/status/1287345440271155201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Reporter Andy Ngo highlighted the violent rioters using lasers, which have <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/three-federal-officers-face-permanent-blindness-after-rioters-shine-lasers-in-their-eyes">seriously injured</a> police officers.
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These are the types of high powered lasers rioters have used to damage the eyes of law enforcement. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PortlandRiots?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PortlandRiots</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/antifa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#antifa</a> <a href="https://t.co/Es5bieo2LO">pic.twitter.com/Es5bieo2LO</a>
&mdash; Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/1287315687262707712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Human Events Managing Editor Ian Miles Cheong posted video of the so-called &#8220;moms&#8221; protesting at the event, and rioters he described as Antifa. In the post, Cheong referenced &#8220;the Yellow Bloc,&#8221; a term that has started to gain traction online in recent days to describe the group of &#8220;moms&#8221; because they wear yellow.
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Those &quot;moms&quot; are linking arms with Antifa. Welcome to the Yellow Bloc.
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&mdash; Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) <a href="https://twitter.com/stillgray/status/1287301507868573697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Other videos showed assaults on random people who were in the area.
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Antifa is assaulting random civilians in Portland. This is why the police are out in force tonight. To stop this. <a href="https://t.co/bkGxdicGde">pic.twitter.com/bkGxdicGde</a>
&mdash; Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) <a href="https://twitter.com/stillgray/status/1287314628972707840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Blaze Media reporter Elijah Schaffer tweeted numerous videos from the ground and said that some in the far-left extremist group Antifa were posing as members of the press.
&#8220;More fake Antifa press harassing officers, yelling at them, standing in the middle of the street disobeying orders to stand on the sidewalk,&#8221; Schaffer wrote. &#8220;This is the 6th one I’ve found. How many more are abusing press immunity? I’m exposing these posers like breasts at a 1980s rock concert.&#8221;
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More fake Antifa press harassing officers, yelling at them, standing in the middle of the street disobeying orders to stand on the sidewalk 
This is the 6th one I’ve found
How many more are abusing press immunity?
I’m exposing these posers like breasts at a 1980s rock concert <a href="https://t.co/YsHQ8nvYex">pic.twitter.com/YsHQ8nvYex</a>
&mdash; ELIJAH RIOT (@ElijahSchaffer) <a href="https://twitter.com/ElijahSchaffer/status/1287313948522381312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Other relevant videos from the violence in Portland below:
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BREAKING: Portland police tackle rioter then pepper spray his girlfriend 
They still refuse to leave the area after the altercation and receive additional pushback 
He was not arrested
This was during an unlawful assembly and after 12 loud speaker warnings to leave the area <a href="https://t.co/xI5KS4gyCR">pic.twitter.com/xI5KS4gyCR</a>
&mdash; ELIJAH RIOT (@ElijahSchaffer) <a href="https://twitter.com/ElijahSchaffer/status/1287326771210096642?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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PORTLAND: While Antifa and BLM rioters breached the federal courthouse 
DHS quickly responded with an intense offensive
The camera goes black when I was directly hit by a hot tear gas canister 
Right after I got shot by a rubber bullet in my crotch (2 inches from my PP) <a href="https://t.co/xKb5Ubkykx">pic.twitter.com/xKb5Ubkykx</a>
&mdash; ELIJAH RIOT (@ElijahSchaffer) <a href="https://twitter.com/ElijahSchaffer/status/1287357023529496576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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BREAKING: Rioter in Portland resists arrest during unlawful assembly &amp; is tackled to the ground 
NOTE: This is the Portland Police making the arrest not federal agents <a href="https://t.co/10aTFBjo07">pic.twitter.com/10aTFBjo07</a>
&mdash; ELIJAH RIOT (@ElijahSchaffer) <a href="https://twitter.com/ElijahSchaffer/status/1287321532369219584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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RIGHT NOW: Portland rioters once again attack <a href="https://twitter.com/Starbucks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Starbucks</a> (Salmon St) <a href="https://t.co/FMYqkhcIne">pic.twitter.com/FMYqkhcIne</a>
&mdash; ELIJAH RIOT (@ElijahSchaffer) <a href="https://twitter.com/ElijahSchaffer/status/1287343102416412673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Rioters continue to spew hatred at federal officers 
Also calling them “Nazis” <a href="https://t.co/vqC9PW0jyH">pic.twitter.com/vqC9PW0jyH</a>
&mdash; Drew Hernandez (@livesmattershow) <a href="https://twitter.com/livesmattershow/status/1287330468417830918?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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“Please take me to federal court so I can fuck your life up”
A Portland protester yells to DHS officers guarding a breach in the federal courthouse barrier 
Officers did not seem to have any interest in arresting this man
So he moved on to different officers &amp; repeated himself <a href="https://t.co/I1QY0qR4vm">pic.twitter.com/I1QY0qR4vm</a>
&mdash; ELIJAH RIOT (@ElijahSchaffer) <a href="https://twitter.com/ElijahSchaffer/status/1287331654499889154?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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This video encapsulates just how large the federal DHS presence is in Portland 
This seems to be only half the force positioned at the federal courthouse <a href="https://t.co/TCyU4fm6DK">pic.twitter.com/TCyU4fm6DK</a>
&mdash; ELIJAH RIOT (@ElijahSchaffer) <a href="https://twitter.com/ElijahSchaffer/status/1287329990590083074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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The most confused homeless man in Portland wakes up to a police offensive 
I get caught In the charge and have to run to avoid physical confrontation 
 This was during an unlawful assembly and declaration of a riot 
These are not federal agents <a href="https://t.co/AlIn8un0rQ">pic.twitter.com/AlIn8un0rQ</a>
&mdash; ELIJAH RIOT (@ElijahSchaffer) <a href="https://twitter.com/ElijahSchaffer/status/1287329194658078721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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PORTLAND: rioter is knocked down by Portland Police during an offensive 
the rioters refused to vacate the area even after 12 loud speaker warnings to do so or face crowd control measures 
&amp; a declaration of unlawful assembly had been declared for over 2 hours <a href="https://t.co/evLdQkEupf">pic.twitter.com/evLdQkEupf</a>
&mdash; ELIJAH RIOT (@ElijahSchaffer) <a href="https://twitter.com/ElijahSchaffer/status/1287328210657583106?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Arrests are made. Democrats and the mainstream media endorse the violence that requires this response. <a href="https://t.co/pO7tyVElJh">pic.twitter.com/pO7tyVElJh</a>
&mdash; Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) <a href="https://twitter.com/stillgray/status/1287327362959335425?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Arsonists are now lighting fires in front of courthouse building in Portland <a href="https://t.co/QVvzySyNe5">pic.twitter.com/QVvzySyNe5</a>
&mdash; Drew Hernandez (@livesmattershow) <a href="https://twitter.com/livesmattershow/status/1287296672687562754?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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The American flag being burned like a rag on the ground. In shithole Portland. <a href="https://t.co/NVbyczKpmS">pic.twitter.com/NVbyczKpmS</a>
&mdash; James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealJamesWoods/status/1287283558986350593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Antifa terrorists now attempting to use a bolt cutter in courthouse fencing <a href="https://t.co/lDAChLUcj3">pic.twitter.com/lDAChLUcj3</a>
&mdash; Drew Hernandez (@livesmattershow) <a href="https://twitter.com/livesmattershow/status/1287295676246704133?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Watch how rioters resist arrest and assault <a href="https://twitter.com/PortlandPolice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PortlandPolice</a>. Video by <a href="https://twitter.com/ShelbyTalcott?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShelbyTalcott</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PortlandRiots?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PortlandRiots</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/antifa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#antifa</a> <a href="https://t.co/S70nzVeOPN">pic.twitter.com/S70nzVeOPN</a>
&mdash; Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/1287316855082778624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Just after 4am, someone launched a water bottle at the line of officers. They responded with pellets, tear gas, pepper spray etc. Many of the remaining rioters retreated past the park <a href="https://t.co/NwxEUel3e3">pic.twitter.com/NwxEUel3e3</a>
&mdash; Shelby Talcott (@ShelbyTalcott) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShelbyTalcott/status/1287343425579147269?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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The raid did some damage to the tents that have been set up in the park&#8230;many, though, are still standing (I’m surprised) <a href="https://t.co/n43i7mBG2A">pic.twitter.com/n43i7mBG2A</a>
&mdash; Shelby Talcott (@ShelbyTalcott) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShelbyTalcott/status/1287323846568054784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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A woman screams as she is detained by Portland PD. There was a fight before this as they tried to detain her. <a href="https://t.co/YKQDTcfFM6">pic.twitter.com/YKQDTcfFM6</a>
&mdash; Shelby Talcott (@ShelbyTalcott) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShelbyTalcott/status/1287311580338610176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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This is an absolute battle right now in Portland <a href="https://t.co/WBnIDJMN7H">pic.twitter.com/WBnIDJMN7H</a>
&mdash; Shelby Talcott (@ShelbyTalcott) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShelbyTalcott/status/1287301921057906688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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BREAKING: THE FENCE IS DOWN IN PORTLAND <a href="https://t.co/mZt0HjBzNr">pic.twitter.com/mZt0HjBzNr</a>
&mdash; Shelby Talcott (@ShelbyTalcott) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShelbyTalcott/status/1287300974399221760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Extremists Attack Authorities In Portland, Tear Down Part Of Fence Before Getting Rushed By Police

A federal judge blocked the Seattle city council from stripping crowd control tools such as pepper spray from its police force after the federal government said the policy could lead to more police use-of-force.
U.S. District Judge James Robart delivered the ruling late Friday, issuing a temporary stay against a measure the city council had approved unanimously last month, according to <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/federal-judge-blocks-seattle-law-banning-crowd-control-weapons-as-city-braces-for-tumult/">The Seattle Times</a>. The judge said more discussion between the U.S. Department of Justice and city officials is warranted before the city council rule could take effect.
“I urge you all to use it as an occasion to try to find out where it is we are and where it is we’re going,” Robart said. “I can’t tell you today if blast balls are a good idea or a bad idea, but I know that sometime a long time ago I approved them.”
Robart’s ruling came as Seattle residents and police officers were well into preparing for new forms of policing under the rule, which still may be enacted at a later date. Robart described the injunction he put in place as “very temporary.” The judge has previously denied a similar application for an injunction against the rule filed by Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkin and Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best.
Best wrote a letter to residents and business owners earlier Friday warning that officers may not intervene to stop rioters from destroying private property.
Officers would scale back their approach to protecting private property and may let it be destroyed entirely before putting an officer at risk of a violent mob. The city council’s restrictions on officers’ tools such as tear gas and pepper spray would leave them largely unable to disperse crowds.
“Simply put, the legislation gives officers NO ability to safely intercede to preserve property in the midst of a large, violent crowd,” Best <a href="https://twitter.com/Doranimated/status/1286860380741021696">wrote</a>. “Seattle police will have an adjusted deployment in response to any demonstrations this weekend – as I will never ask our officers to risk their personal safety to protect property without the tools to do so in a safe way.”
Last weekend, at least a dozen Seattle police officers were wounded attempting to contain violent riots that have broken out across the city in recent weeks. The rioters “were responsible for a significant amount of property damage to government buildings and private businesses,” police said.
The violent activists “appeared to be very organized and this appeared to be a very concerted effort at property damage of certain businesses and government facilities,” police added.
The Trump administration is <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/feds-sending-elite-tactical-unit-to-seattle-after-democrat-controlled-city-fails-to-stop-violence">sending</a> federal law enforcement officers to Seattle to protect federal buildings, monuments, and other property from violent riots. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Special Response Team will play a similar role in the city that other federal agents are playing in Portland, Oregon. President Donald Trump has also dispatched federal law enforcement to other major cities around the U.S., as well.
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Carmen Best

Judge Blocks Seattle From Stripping Police Officers Of Pepper Spray

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After shelving and cancelling the TV series “Live PD” earlier this summer, A&amp;E has managed to lose nearly half of its prime-time viewers.
According to <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-e-has-lost-half-its-viewers-since-dropping-live-pd-11595588402?mod=djemCMOToday">The Wall Street Journal</a>, the network has seen a 49% drop in prime-time viewership between June 11 and July 19 when compared to the 2019 figures from market research firm Nielsen. Roughly 53% of the decline in viewership was from adults between the ages of 25-54.
A&amp;E referred to its decline in viewership as a “temporary hit,” and anticipated recovering from it in the future with other programs, reports the WSJ. However, A&amp;E’s non prime-time ratings have also been affected, albeit not as severely, with the journal noting a 36% drop in daily average viewership.
“Live PD,” originally designed to give viewers a more accurate picture of policing in near real-time, was unexpectedly cancelled on June 10 amidst the George Floyd protests.
“This is a critical time in our nation’s history and we have made the decision to cease production on Live PD,” A&amp;E told <a href="https://deadline.com/2020/06/live-pd-canceled-ae-protests-against-police-brutality-george-floyd-1202956175/">Deadline</a> in a statement in June. “Going forward, we will determine if there is a clear pathway to tell the stories of both the community and the police officers whose role it is to serve them. And with that, we will be meeting with community and civil rights leaders as well as police departments.”
The day before “Live PD” was officially cancelled, host Dan Abrams assured viewers it would still return. The following day, Abrams said he was “shocked” and “beyond disappointed,” seemingly having been convinced the show would continue.
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To all of you asking whether <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LivePD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LivePD</a> coming back. . .The answer is yes. All of us associated with the show are as committed to it as ever. We are still discussing some specifics but I want to assure the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LivePDNation?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LivePDNation</a> that we are not abandoning you.
— Dan Abrams (@danabrams) <a href="https://twitter.com/danabrams/status/1270519124561735680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Shocked &amp; beyond disappointed about this. To the loyal <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LivePDNation?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LivePDNation</a> please know I, we, did everything we could to fight for you, and for our continuing effort at transparency in policing. I was convinced the show would go on. . More to come. . .<a href="https://t.co/WWh7fDrig2">https://t.co/WWh7fDrig2</a>
— Dan Abrams (@danabrams) <a href="https://twitter.com/danabrams/status/1270887054570917899?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2020</a></blockquote>
As <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/even-ice-cube-opposes-canceling-paw-patrol">The Daily Wire</a> previously reported, the show “Cops” was also cancelled ahead of its 33rd season on the air, and some social media users have also called for the cancellation of the animated kids show “Paw Patrol,&#8221; which launched in 2013 and features a police dog. 
Concerning the &#8220;Paw Patrol&#8221; cancel mob, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/10/arts/television/protests-fictional-cops.html">The New York Times</a> reported back in June: 
<blockquote>It’s a joke, but it’s also not. As the protests against racist police violence enter their third week, the charges are mounting against fictional cops, too. Even big-hearted cartoon police dogs — or maybe especially big-hearted cartoon police dogs — are on notice. The effort to publicize police brutality also means banishing the good-cop archetype, which reigns on both television and in viral videos of the protests themselves. “Paw Patrol” seems harmless enough, and that’s the point: The movement rests on understanding that cops do plenty of harm.</blockquote>
After the White House Press Secretary Kaleigh McEnancy incorrectly said Friday during a press conference that “Paw Patrol” had been cancelled, the show tweeted that it was not, in fact, cancelled.
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No need to worry. PAW Patrol is not canceled.
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The tweet appears to be the first time the account has said anything since June 2, back when it announced it would be temporarily muting its own content for several days to “give access for black voices to be heard.”
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In solidarity of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/amplifymelanatedvoices?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#amplifymelanatedvoices</a> we will be muting our content until June 7th to give access for Black voices to be heard so we can continue to listen and further our learning. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/amplifyblackvoices?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#amplifyblackvoices</a> <a href="https://t.co/NO2KeQjpHM">pic.twitter.com/NO2KeQjpHM</a>
— PAW Patrol (@pawpatrol) <a href="https://twitter.com/pawpatrol/status/1267808607694917633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 2, 2020</a></blockquote>
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A&E Viewership Tanks After TV Series ‘Live PD’ Cancelled

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Actor Michael B. Jordan, who played Killmonger in Marvel’s “Black Panther,” has called upon Hollywood to “divest from the police” and stop promoting authorities that hurt black lives.
Partnering with the activist group <a href="https://hollywood.colorofchange.org/roadmap/?utm_source=changehollywoodorg">Color of Change</a>, Michael B. Jordan contributed to a list of four demands for Hollywood executives to execute in the pursuit of racial justice:
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<li>Divest from Police</li>
<li>Invest in Anti-Racist Content</li>
<li>Invest in Black Talent and Careers</li>
<li>Invest in Black Communities</li>
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To <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChangeHollywood?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChangeHollywood</a>, the industry needs to:
1. Divest from Police 2. Invest in Anti-Racist Content 3. Invest in Black Talent and Careers 4. Invest in Black Communities
Read COC&#39;s and <a href="https://twitter.com/michaelb4jordan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@michaelb4jordan</a>’s roadmap to real change: <a href="https://t.co/AAIoUt51wn">https://t.co/AAIoUt51wn</a> <a href="https://t.co/7AR0dIV0bc">pic.twitter.com/7AR0dIV0bc</a>
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&#8220;Hollywood must not use its economic power to prop up local police departments and other authorities who threaten and exploit Black lives, or promote anti-Black practices,&#8221; the list states. &#8220;Instead, where you have or can build the power to do so, advocate for alternatives and for reinvestment in Black communities.&#8221;
The steps to achieve this divestment from police advise Hollywood to do the following:
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<li>Hire independent security firms, instead of using police departments, for security at events and on sets. Stop all contributions to police unions.</li>
<li>Do not rely on police or any other authorities who promote content that normalizes injustice to shape or vet content about the criminal justice system.</li>
<li>Insist that local governments manage permitting, traffic coordination and other production-related activities through civilian agencies, not police departments.</li>
<li>Where you can use your voice, keep up the pressure on local governments to reduce spending on police and prisons, to adopt transformative changes in the criminal justice system, and to shift investments to Black communities.</li>
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The list of demands then call upon Hollywood to invest in black talent by offering them pathways to successful careers.
&#8220;Hollywood must use its economic power to create pathways for all Black talent to rise in the industry, to ensure a fair and inclusive work environment, and to support Black businesses and talent that are typically excluded from the industry,&#8221; the list says.
See the <a href="https://hollywood.colorofchange.org/roadmap/?utm_source=changehollywoodorg">full manifesto here</a>.
When the Black Lives Matter protests erupted in early June of this year, Michael B. Jordan <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/black-panther-star-michael-b-jordan-hollywood-must-commit-to-black-hiring">called on Hollywood</a> to “commit to black hiring,” demanding they invest in “black staff” and focus on black stories.
“I want us to invest in black staff,” said Jordan. “I’m proud to have an <a href="https://www.nj.com/entertainment/2018/03/michael_b_jordan_inclusion_rider.html">inclusion rider</a> and all that good stuff and I use my power to demand diversity, but it’s time the studios and agencies — all the agencies, all these buildings that we’re standing in front of — to do the same.”
“You committed to a 50/50 gender parity in 2020, where is the challenge to commit to black hiring?” Jordan added. “Black content led by black executives, black consultants. Are you policing our storytelling as well?”
Going forward, Jordan called on the industry to shine more light on the discrimination that black cultural leaders have faced.
“So let us bring our darkness to the light. Black culture. The thinkers, sports, comedic culture that you guys love so much — we dealt with discrimination at every turn. Can you help form black brands, cultural leaders, black organizations?” Jordan continued. “A great agent doesn’t have to be a great organizer, but a great agent could advocate for relationships with organizers. Will you support a non-profit that’s working to solve problems of our industry, that our industry created?”
RELATED: <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/black-panther-star-michael-b-jordan-hollywood-must-commit-to-black-hiring">‘Black Panther’ Star Michael B. Jordan: Hollywood Must ‘Commit To Black Hiring’</a>
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Hollywood Talent Agencies March To Support Black Lives Matter Protests

‘Black Panther’ Star Michael B. Jordan: Hollywood Must ‘Divest From The Police,’ ‘Invest In Black Talent’

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Apparently, some small children in Portland have been given lessons not only in civics, but also in manners and elegant use of the English language, as they were shown on camera being encouraged to say “F*** the police.”
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These kids say, “fuck the police.”<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PortlandProtests?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PortlandProtests</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fuckthepolice?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fuckthepolice</a> <a href="https://t.co/MSMf5SqKcG">pic.twitter.com/MSMf5SqKcG</a>
&mdash; Rod Webber (@RodWebber) <a href="https://twitter.com/RodWebber/status/1286137838707200000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2020</a></blockquote>
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The National Police Support Fund <a href="https://nationalpolicesupportfund.com/restoring-respect-for-police-in-2020/">has written</a>, “Law enforcement officers need to make countless life-or-death decisions every day, and public support for that work is critical. People need to feel confident that police officers have their best interests in mind as they work tirelessly to protect and serve their communities. A decline in trust and respect makes it much more difficult for officers to do their jobs. One minute of resistance from a community member during an incident could literally be a matter of life or death.”
Attorney General William Barr <a href="https://www.justice.gov/opa/video/third-annual-attorney-general-s-award-distinguished-service-policing">stated</a> in December 2019:
<blockquote>To my mind there is no more noble profession than serving as a law enforcement officer. You put your life and well-being on the line to protect your communities. And your families spend anxious nights, night after night, so the rest of us can sleep in peace. That job has always been a difficult job, but it’s probably – no time where it is more difficult than today …
This profession these days calls on a special kind of bravery … we’re fighting an unrelenting, never-ending fight against criminal predators in our society, and while there are battles won and lost each day, there is never a final resolution; a final victory is never in sight, and yet we, and you, continue to perform your duty of protecting the community day in and day out. And that takes a very special kind of courage to wage this kind of fight; a special kind of commitment, a special kind of sacrifice.</blockquote>
After relating the appreciation Americans have shown for their men and women in uniform, Barr continued, “Today, American people have to focus on something else, which is the sacrifice and the service that is given by our law enforcement officers. And they have to start showing, more than they do, the respect and support that law enforcement deserves.”
On Wednesday, Portland’s City Council unanimously passed two resolutions barring members of the police from working with federal law enforcement; the moves also barred them from arresting or using force on journalists and legal observers. One resolution stated that any member of the Portland Police Bureau who &#8220;provides, requests, or willingly receives operational support from militarized federal forces&#8221; will be subject to discipline, <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/us/portland-police-banned-working-federal-law-enforcement">Fox News</a> reported.
U.S. District Judge Michael Simon has issued a <a href="https://aclu-or.org/sites/default/files/field_documents/7.2.2020_tro_-_woodstock_v_portland.pdf">temporary restraining order</a> blocking police in Portland from arresting or using physical force against journalists or legal observers at protests. He wrote that police “are enjoined from arresting, threatening to arrest, or using physical force directed against any person whom they know or reasonably should know is a journalist or legal observer unless the police have probable cause to believe that such individual has committed a crime. For purposes of this order, such persons shall not be required to disperse following the issuance of an order to disperse, and such persons shall not be subject to arrest for not dispersing following the issuance of an order to disperse.”
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Feds Attempt To Intervene After Weeks Of Violent Protests In Portland

WATCH: Small Children In Portland Encouraged To Say ‘F*** The Police’

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On Wednesday, Portland City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty stated that it was the Portland police, not the rioters in the city, who started fires around government buildings and triggered violence.
&#8220;I am old enough to remember that during the Civil Rights movement, the police had provocateurs…intentionally added to the group to do disruptive stuff,&#8221; Hardesty told <a href="https://www.marieclaire.com/politics/a33385651/portland-jo-ann-hardesty-protests/?fbclid=IwAR3I6VvPjn9a8DMZOvaDD6ZRNh7sI16HPMOg2XQU603xe26wK3dFDFmnRhs">Marie Claire</a>. &#8220;I have no doubt in my mind, I believe with all my heart, that that is what Portland police are doing &#8230; I believe Portland Police [Bureau] is lying about the damage — or starting the fires themselves — so that they have justification for attacking community members.&#8221;
Speaking at a webinar on Wednesday hosted by Western States Center, Hardesty stated, &#8220;I absolutely believe that it is police action, and they are sending saboteurs and provocateurs into peaceful crowds so that they can justify their inhumane treatment of people who are standing up for their rights.”
&#8220;Portland police have consistently lied to the public,&#8221; the city commissioner continued. &#8220;They&#8217;ve lied to our congressional delegation about whether or not they were coordinating activities with this federal secret police force. Portland was never out of control. Portland&#8217;s police overreacted, which gave 45 [President Trump] permission to send in these troops,” as <a href="https://www.wweek.com/news/city/2020/07/22/city-commissioner-hardesty-blames-mayor-wheeler-portland-police-bureau-for-federal-occupation/">Willamette Week</a> reported. &#8220;We have an ignorance at the highest levels in our city government,&#8221; Hardesty added, &#8220;people who just assumed that if the police said it happened, it really happened.&#8221;
In the Marie Claire interview, Hardesty attacked President Trump, saying, “Forty-five does not want to hold an election in November because he knows he will lose, even with all the dirty tricks he will play. And so we may end up with martial law and elections canceled because there’s too much urban unrest for us to do something stupid, like voting someone into office.”
Daryl Turner, president of the Portland Police Association, fired back at Hardesty over her charges against the police. &#8220;If Commissioner Hardesty has evidence of her outlandish accusation, she should immediately produce it,&#8221; he asserted. &#8220;Of course, there is no such evidence. This is just one more example of Commissioner Hardesty putting her personal political agenda ahead of the best interests of the citizens of Portland.&#8221;
Wednesday night, Hardesty <a href="https://www.kptv.com/news/hardesty-claims-police-incite-chaos-during-recent-protests-ppb-has-strong-response/article_f50a1152-cc7f-11ea-8f7a-83d2492c46d6.html">apologized</a> for her allegation provided without evidence. &#8220;Today I let my emotions get the most of me during council and the comment I made to the press,&#8221; Hardesty said. &#8220;But I&#8217;m angry, frustrated, and horrified by what has happened these past 50 days. I&#8217;m angry that even as a City Commissioner, I am coming up against countless barriers from protecting protesting Portlanders from the deluge of tear gas, pepper spray, and other munitions on a nightly basis. Every night I am terrified that someone will be killed because of an officers&#8217; inability to de-escalate or walk away from a situation. Or my worst fear, that those that seek to discredit protests are helping initiate it.&#8221;
She continued: &#8220;As a child of the Civil Rights movement, it is my experience – and those who studied history know this too – that in justice movements and mass protests, people have been sent to infiltrate these spaces to create incidents that justify enhanced police actions. Using unfounded claims and misinformation is something no one in any position of power should do, and you deserve better. I appreciate the reminder that as a public servant I need to be careful making statements out of misinformation, and I take this to heart. I hope this is something Portland Police Bureau will also remember as they put out nightly statements regarding the protests, their conduct, and their involvement with federal officers, because we can all agree lives are on the line.&#8221;
&#8220;We all have bad days but most of them don&#8217;t happen publicly,&#8221; Hardesty added. &#8220;I have always said we can disagree without being disagreeable, but today I did not meet that standard, and I&#8217;m sorry.&#8221;
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