Experts say the findings could be indicative of shifting perceptions among Americans following weeks of nationwide protests in response to the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody after an officer pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck. (2/5)
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The new AP-NORC poll finds that 48% of Americans now say police violence against the public is a “very” or “extremely” serious problem, up from 32% in July 2015. Another 31% say it is a moderately serious problem. (3/5)pic.twitter.com/epZQDU3qGE
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The poll finds 61% of Americans think police are more likely to use deadly force against a black person than a white person. That’s up from 49% in 2015. (4/5)pic.twitter.com/DcnKSB490Z
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Americans are also far more likely to say officers who cause injury or death are treated too leniently by the justice system, 65% today compared with 41% in 2015. READ MORE: http://apne.ws/x1oHwLJ pic.twitter.com/MBvNyGsaJv
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Okay except that those weapons tend to show up to the scene in the cops' patrol cars and get planted after the fact, but whatever lets you keep your head in the sand...
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