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We must enact a statewide use of force policy for police in New Mexico. Police killings across the state are too often far from justified and are the tragic result of policy choices that give police too much power, roles that are too expansive, and little accountability. https://lnkd.in/gNfQR2E4

🚨 Unmasking the Reality: Police Misconduct Exposed In our journey towards justice, confronting harsh truths is essential. My latest piece 📝 delves into police misconduct, highlighting the "blue wall of silence" 🚓 and its complexities. It's not just about the problems but about bringing hidden truths to light 🕯️. Dive into this eye-opening narrative, understand these critical issues, and join the conversation 🗣️ on moving towards transparency and justice. #PoliceMisconduct #LegalAwareness #TransparencyInLaw #ChornyLaw #TucsonLawyer #CriminalDefense https://lnkd.in/gGxKzzX8

Thanks Tahir Duckett for this great NYT piece summarizing the state of unarmed alternative responders. "If we want more effective law enforcement and fewer police abuses, we need to start seriously investing in the programs across the country that have shown promise at taking work off the plate of law enforcement...This isn’t a question of defunding the police — it’s about funding some of the most promising community-led innovations in municipal governance in recent decades." Also check out the 7/25 article from the Marshall Project, linked within, for more on these programs and how not sending one could become a civil rights violation. https://lnkd.in/eEWWk2xc

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WHAT A TRUMPIAN WEEK THIS WEEK WILL BE! Yesterday Trump filed his appeal to SCOTUS in the immunity case. That would make for a momentous week by itself. But also happening this week are two New York cases against Trump. The first will be a setting of trial date for the criminal fraud case and the second will be the ruling in the civil case, which will declare whether Trump can continue to do business in New York and how many millions he needs to pay New York State for financial fraud. While I find the two New York cases interesting and look forward to Trump paying the piper, the case I am most interested in is the presidential immunity appeal to SCOTUS. In my book, SCOTUS should simply deny Trump's request within 24 hours and let the trial court proceed, but with this court and Justices like Alito and Thomas, whose ethics are subpar even for a 3-year-old, what SCOTUS will do is uncertain. https://lnkd.in/eh2hGugr

Did you know that police disciplinary records are currently confidential in 21 states, including Delaware? Keeping these records hidden from the public contributes to wrongful convictions because there is no external or public oversight on how complaints against law enforcement are handled. Police misconduct contributed to 43% of the wrongful convictions that resulted in exonerations since 1989. Read more about why Delaware needs police misconduct laws here:

‼️‼️‼️ TRIGGER WARNING: Police Violence ‼️‼️‼️ In regards to the brutality that Christina Pierre had to endure here are some updates I found: Christina currently has legal counsel and it is unclear what the next steps are. This case highlights how quickly these cases are pushed under the rug and forgotten about and how quickly police departments are able to go back to business. As well as how inundated we are by violence. It also highlights the need for long term systemic change that will often not happen through one lawsuit. The lawsuit is tremendously important, however long term sustained change is critical. Here are some contacts to the Sherriff Department, you can call to relay your thoughts, demand the officers be disciplined, or share your feelings on this incident. (704)432-3900 - (704)336-7600 - (704)336-5729

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Video – Attorney Darryl Stallworth Explains How The Police Report In A Domestic Violence Incident May Be Tainted By Bias Ray Hrdlicka – Host - Attorneys.Media Well. there's a couple of issues there.  The first is that I can understand that everybody wants to tell their side of the story, which, of course, is now something they shouldn't do based upon your advice.  The next issue is, whatever transpired at that moment, with law enforcement present, it's going to go in a police report.  So that's an interpretation on the police officer, or the sheriff's own viewpoint of what occurred.  So, you've got several different issues there, I would assume. Darryl Stallworth – Criminal Defense Attorney - Alameda County, CA The police officer's summary of what took place is, subconsciously, oftentimes what I call confirmatory bias.  They believe that somebody did something wrong, and they will write it up that way.  They will use adjectives, oftentimes to describe something in a way that it helps corroborate what the accuser is saying.  And once again, not intentionally, I don't believe police officers are malicious, but that's part of what they do to protect and serve.  They're coming to help protect somebody, and the way they describe what the person tells them, and...