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After Cop Fatally Shoots a Black Woman, San Francisco's Police Chief Resigns
Greg Suhr resigned under pressure from the city's mayor and ongoing protests over fatal shootings and racist texts within his department.
Video Shows Freddie Gray Protesters Occupying Baltimore City Hall Overnight
Police arrested more than a dozen protesters who for several hours overnight occupied Baltimore City Hall as officials gathered to vote for the permanent appointment of the city's interim police chief, Kevin Davis.
Baltimore Reaches Tentative $6.4 Million Deal With Freddie Gray’s Family
Baltimore’s mayor said the settlement, which will be submitted for a final vote of approval on Wednesday, is not an admission of liability by the city.
How Some Police Chiefs Are Like LeBron James — And Why That’s Bad for Cities
Top cops like New York’s Bill Bratton command hefty salaries when they move to new cities, but many communities are now clamoring for more control of their police departments.
Baltimore Police Commissioner Anthony Batts Fired
The decision came after the release of a police union report which investigated police action in response to the Freddie Gray protests.
Freddie Gray Riots Reveal Long-Simmering Tensions Between Baltimore Locals and Cops
A history of allegations of police brutality and harassment in poor, black Baltimore neighborhoods was the powder keg that exploded into city riots over Freddie Gray's death.
Mayhem Erupts in Baltimore at Protests Over Freddie Gray Death
After peaceful demonstrations and marches early in the day, waves of violence and looting shook the city as hundreds of police in riot gear clashed with angry crowds.