Documenting Police Use of Force (trailer) | FRONTLINE

Coming April 30: A documentary investigating deaths after police used tactics like prone restraint and other “less-lethal force."
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Drawing on police records, autopsy reports and body cam footage, a new investigation provides the most expansive tally of such deaths nationwide. From The Associated Press, FRONTLINE (PBS) and the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism programs at the University of Maryland and Arizona State University.
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[@MahkyVmedia1]

That one will definitely have the comments turned off

[@dickriggles942]

Yup, reports like this are made by people who live in areas that are well-policed and/or safe or people who lived in criminal areas who don't want cops because it hurts their friends and family from making money and they have no concept of law and order.

[@toohoney8674]

Lol

[@tinavu823]

How come

[@MahkyVmedia1]

@@tinavu823 lol "how come" hahaha

[@tinavu823]

I was asking sincerely :(

[@LL.Johnson]

The problem is that there is rarely any personal accountability for one's own actions in regards to the police. Police unions are there to protect them, and the taxpayers/city are on the hook for any financial penalties. Even if they are forced to resign or quit, they will just move to another city to get a police job there. The entire system is corrupt. Fun fact: The only time I've ever had a gun pointed at my head was a corrupt sheriff in a small logging town.

[@Toneloke-3000]

The big obstacle is qualified immunity

[@bleachknight90]

​@@Browne7100 The whole reason that bad apples mix their way in is because finding quality requires effort and therefore money. Being a police officer isn't a very desired profession in the US. Now more than ever after being demonized in mass from mainstream media. So competition is basically non-existent. You just need to pass the bare minimum. They will take what they can get. They even let you half as your training if it means getting you onboard, much like having kids graduate school without being able to read or do math, they just hold their hand as they boot them out the door. Its ESPECIALLY bad in the cities. Its the worse job to land as a police officer. Its because of the insane crime rates and mortality rate. Zero support from community. There is basically no community. And the rampant corruption that hits every faucet of the city. It starts from the top. The issues that the police have are close to what teachers are running into when it comes to working in the cities actually. Its like asking why they can't just have a standard for teachers to hold them to. There aren't enough teachers willing to work the cities for the little pay they get and are desperate to build experience and leave because of how bad the cities are. The worst get left behind since they aren't good enough to escape it.

[@craighohmann9534]

​@@Toneloke-3000No Judges and prosecutors corrupting the police.

[@joellewis7409]

volunteer of America Schwartz assment shelter 65 Charles gay loop New York City NY 10035 staff members of schwwartz men's and DHS police officers are putting hits on me by telling the homeless clients that's at the Schwartz men's shelter to steal my celphones because I take pictures of NYPD police vehicles and officers and they are telling the homeless clients at the shelter if they do that for the staff members would give the homeless clients apartments when I'm there at volunteer of America Schwartz Men's shelter that's what the DHS police officers and security employees and other staff members it's a crime but lawforcement are always doing these crimes against but putting hits on me because I shot a Cincinnati Ohio lieutenant police officer 07 12 2006 and every since I did all my prison sentence of 13 years in ohio department of rehabilitation and correction prison institutions CRC to Warren correctional institution to Lebanon correction institution and transferred to Madison correctional institution then transferred Toledo correctional institution where correctional officers put hits on me and had me assaulted because my pass crime charges was attempted aggravated murder two first degree assaul charges 7 year gun charge against a Cincinnati Ohio lieutenant police officer 07 12 2006

[@aftonair]

Thank you.

[@stanmarr4488]

Saying: *_"stop resisting!"_* , is the que to: 'we are going to inflict as much physical damage to you as possible.'

[@LadieKadie]

@@Semper_Iratus😂😂😂

[@obgfoster]

Telling someone to relax or take a deep breath would be better. Saying "stop" anything doesn't work.

[@bovinityleak2066]

And “let the dog continue to maul you! Quit resisting”

[@bruisersdilemma354]

Yeah, because perps NEVER actually resist...It's ALWAYS the cops fault.

[@craighohmann9534]

Stop resisting, stop resisting, instructions from prosecutors to say, as they violating all rights. To justify their abuse to a corrupted scripted court.

[@birdsndog5819]

Thank you. Just thank you for taking this on. Check out Homan Square (used to be in Chicago).

[@NineInchTyrone]

Don’t be a criminal. Don’t resist

[@NineInchTyrone]

@BabyDWash How would you get control of a dangerous violent person ? A friendly chat ? Police DIE during encounters with such people crazy or not. My empathy is expended on those who do the dangerous dirty work of society not pearl clutching liberal hypocrites

[@StarrTile]

This kind of documentary could easily run into 20 or 30 hours, there's enough bad apples in PD's across the US

[@klutch...]

*Thanks captain obvious*

[@ladymephisto1647]

When will the FULL program on police use of force be available on KZbin?

[@grumpyone3806]

Where can we watch this

[@Self-TalkHelpAll]

Can't wait to see the release tomorrow

[@WAYNENYC100]

If your a well educated person why would you take a job as a police officer. In other words, The only people they can hire are those that are less than qualified. More educated people can make more money in the private sector without putting their life on the line. Yes, there are some well educated people that will still want to be cops, but that's not a majority...

[@ladymephisto1647]

I’ve read elsewhere (wish I could remember) that police H&R and recruiters don’t WANT higher-educated recruits because they tend to be problematic later on when illegal activity goes on by other cops. They tend to challenge authority more than the high school grads.

[@tnyhwk]

what time is this dropping?

[@emiliorosa9896]

Can't wait to watch this documentary

[@user-sb5jh5yc1t]

PBS Documentaries should be used in school as a resource.

[@Nomaswearefull]

Brainwashing in schools already exists

[@Nomaswearefull]

Now watch "The Fall of Minneapolis "

[@hinthegroove9740]

I remember America, I really loved her.

[@DY2784]

Location and association…. Stay clear from the Police…

[@Davey-TheDJ]

Ur givin us the trailer for the documentary series and it's not coming out until April 30th that seems so far off for a trailer to start

[@emiliorosa9896]

Frontline iam waiting n waiting

[@Littlebirdinatree]

Frontline 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@kristensorensen2219]

😢

[@daveerk6573]

Wonder if Frontline is going to take sides😂😅

[@viethuynh6808]

Corruption in America 2024.

[@scarpfish]

The "back the blue" bootlickers will be clutching their pearls over this one.

[@daveyboy_]

Here's a job that if u mess up . U can resign and go to get a job in another city. No accountability

[@user-ts7ns7bt2v]

Not true. Though some yeah. Know why? They can’t find anybody dumb enough to be good there anymore

[@Stark.......]

After Indian girl died in car accident by Police in US. I am here. There mentality shown in body cam 😠😠

[@Dr_1212]

Dirty cops suck Frontline 👍

[@bruisersdilemma354]

So do race baiting perps...

[@coocoo5756]

Police assaults and batters you. Defendant taps police sue to the brutal assault and battery police are doing to the defendant. Defendant love taps the police vest Police- charge him/her with aggravated battery and assault against a peace officer. The people- what about the brutal beating you did to the defendant???? Police- he or she was a threat to him or her self and others. The people - the person was criticizing you. That’s his or hers god given rights of he or she pleased. Police- So the courts will back us up for our illegal beating, detainment , and false imprisonment Smfh

[@DreamaticJones]

I have lots of documentation audio video of police force, harassment, torment, misuse of authority, etc

[@johncarter1150]

Deep drama going on here some "buttons getting pushed" Frontline is falling into clickbait status.

[@Rexvideowow]

Here are some key points: • "Reform" has been called for since the 1960's. Little has been achieved. This includes policy and training changes. Be skeptical of people saying reform is the answer. Only be satisfied once you begin to see police officers going to jail for their actions. • Qualified Immunity is a factor in all of this, often times allowing police officers to be immune to being prosecuted for their actions. The Supreme Court has twice decided that this is not their matter to address. • Even if wrong-doing is found, officers often resign, the investigation is dropped, but they are able to be rehired at another department. This allows officers to continue on with their corruption, repeatedly. • Internal Investigations are the police investigating themselves. It should be obvious why this is unreliable for resolving problems. • Victims often choose settlements when suing the police department. This means that the officer is still not held to accountability and the tax payers foot the bill. The officer continues on, giving them more opportunity to strike again. • Many police departments operate like a gang. This has been especially true in LA. • Politicians are resistant to running on a police reform platform because losing the vote of police officers is seen as a probable way to lose an election. Thus, the corruption is allowed to become even worse. And most importantly: Criticizing the police does not mean you want a world without them. Yes, we need police. Yes, we need someone to stop the bank robbers. Yes, we want someone to call when there is someone creeping around the house at night. It should not be such a big ask to simply want accountability with them. This is a simple request.

[@hourbee5535]

How is the defunding movement going?

[@LadieKadie]

😂😂

[@TartPhartz]

@@LadieKadieThe top 5 states with the highest crime are all red states with the exception of one.

[@LL.Johnson]

How's the living off the government because you're too worthless to contribute to society going for you?

[@bovinityleak2066]

Stupid question based in not understanding the geniuses of the verbiage and the subsequent co-opting of the language.

[@oiuytv]

​@@TartPhartzBut the top 50 "Cities" are Blue! Including Detroit, NYC, Atlanta, D.C, Baltimore City, Houston, Chicago. Nice try on word manipulation though 😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@MaryLovesJesus]

Seek the Lord Jesus Christ while he may be found everyone. Be Holy as God is Holy everyone.Sin shortens life, because of our sins we are separated from God. Everyone have an expiration date and this world have an expiration date.There is nothing in this world worth going to hellfire for, depart from worldliness everyone. It's NOT about religion/denomination, it's about a relationship with Jesus Christ by praying everyday, reading the Bible everyday, believe the gospel, While you are still alive repent of all of your sins and be born again. Rapture is imminent, do not be left behind. Jesus Christ is coming back everyone, get yourselves ready. This WORLD is TEMPORARY and HEAVEN is PERMANENT, Choose wisely everyone.,

[@bruisersdilemma354]

Fuck Jesus Christ...

[@fredreeves7652]

When it comes to police abuse, we need to look no further than those law enforcement and military persons (current and former), who attended and actively participated in the J-6 riot and insurrection. The connection will be made clear below. I was shocked to find SO MANY participants were both current and former law enforcement/military; I was truly astonished because it was so antithetical to their collective missions… and training! After much analysis, two predominant reasons surfaced to explain this antithetical observation of these groups’ participation. First and foremost, these two law enforcement entities have been propagandized by the far right for decades, by the likes of Fox News, Newsmax, and Rush Limbaugh, both in police stations and military bases at home and abroad for decades! This is a case of garbage in garbage out. Hence, it was no wonder why and how these otherwise, patriots could turn against the very nation and constitution they swore to protect and defend. Therefore, decades of far-right indoctrination and straight-up brainwashing explains half of the J-6 insurrectionists, but what of the other half, who do they represent and what were they defending and fighting for? The remaining participants comprise the sycophants within the Trump and Trumpism camps, principally, your hardcore MAGA bigots, racists, and xenophobes… the Jews, Blacks, and people of color won’t replace us, folks. These are the two primary groups that comprised the J-6 insurrection. Now, through extrapolation and because they were embedded in the J-6 groupings, we can easily discern that the above kind of people who attended and participated in the J-6 insurrection would also be found in the current population of law enforcement ranks; exercising via their guns and batons and MACE, their hatred, bigotry and racist and xenophobia views and feelings upon the public they allegedly serve and protect. Hence, their personal views toward the people they are hired to defend, protect, and serve are actually expressed in the form of police beatings and shootings. These types of people have been allowed to infiltrate law enforcement circles and departments for decades, knowingly and unknowingly by law enforcement leadership… especially in poor and underserved neighborhoods around the nation. This essentially explains, in a nutshell, how and why there is so much conflict, mistrust, and confrontation between the officers assigned to a community and the citizens they are supposed to serve, defend, and protect. As you recall, about two years ago, when Fox News completely went off the rails, the nation had learned that Fox News had been propagandizing our service personnel for decades, and a movement was afoot to get them banned from all military posts; currently, I have no idea if that was accomplished, however, one thing is for sure, the Trump Republicans would never hear of it or approve such a ban! ☹

[@mbergamin16]

Wasn't there a professor from Havard who just did a study on this 🤔🫠

[@dboy413]

Ohhhhh !!! We know ALLLL ABOUT IT !!

[@janeself9827]

It’s real simple. Let me explain. When the police give you an order to get out of the car: get out of the car quietly and respectfully. It’s so easy to do.

[@Al-yu6bq]

Are you a police? American Police have to learn a lot from UK Police

[@TartPhartz]

Yes police are robots that follow all laws and policy to the letter and have never let personal issues, opinions, and grievances get in the way of their work. You are right it definitely all the citizens fault 100% of the time. lmao imagine walking around being THIS naive.

[@obgfoster]

People have PTSD and fear.

[@StarrTile]

@janeself9827 you are naive AF

[@dickriggles942]

@@Al-yu6bq Are you high? UK police wouldn't last a day in America. They also can't get proper recruits because the public knows the job is suicide. Most of their cops are probably hired from McDonald's. French police are armed to the teeth and the UK thinks they still should be unarmed, LOL. Obviously, some are, like some transit police, Royal Guard and gun units, but that's it.

[@gpena383]

Your propaganda is crap. Look at Oakland CA now.

[@scarpfish]

It's not propaganda. It's reality. Oakland has bigger problems.

[@itsnotme3882]

Not buying it. Sorry but NYC has gotten so bad. As soon as turnstile jumping and shoplifting was green lit as OK by progressive politicians we had crimes progress. Add in no bail releases across the city and we had subway pushings from repeat offenders that ended in the deaths of 6 New Yorkers in 8 months. No, sorry the Police absolutely need to use force against criminals as a deterrent and the law needs to KEEP CRIMINALS IN JAIL AND NOT ON THE STREET. I support the police and I oppose DA Alvin Bragg

[@TartPhartz]

There's also a plethora of pics and videos of NYPD standing at subway stations all on their phones chilling instead of patrolling to there's that too, let's paint the whole picture shall we?

[@LL.Johnson]

What about the guy who murdered his wife on mother's day before casting a second ballot for trump in her name? See I can do anecdotal too.

[@philanderphillips2309]

@@TartPhartz When you see people that dogmatic that they veer away from the subject matter, there is NOTHING that you can tell them.

[@dickriggles942]

If a tenant also wants to stop paying their rent in NYC, there is little you can do because they're so liberal. It's a messed up city.

[@mindlessmonk3322]

You say that until the police are used against you. What's your advocating for is an incredibly slippery slope. At first the police are only going to be attacking criminals. Then their percolivity for violence will push them towards violence against anyone.

[@LawandaFinch]

You have got to be kidding me? 🥱🥱🥱🥱

[@emiliorosa9896]

Can't wait to see this documentary