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Jun 1, 2020

The costs of policing, and of police brutality

Amid protests across the country over the killing of George Floyd, a call to make payouts to victims of police misconduct much more transparent to the public. And, some company leaders are acknowledging the injustice driving protests.

A row of police cyclists is seen during a rally in response to the recent death of George Floyd in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on May 31, 2020. — A row of police cyclists is seen during a rally in response to the recent death of George Floyd in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on May 31, 2020.
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Understanding “the hidden costs of police misconduct” for cities nationwide
by David Brancaccio, Candace Manriquez Wrenn and Alex Schroeder
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“You have cities out there borrowing money to pay off judgments because of brutal and corrupt police officers,” said Marc Morial of the National Urban League.
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Businesses speak out on injustice, close stores amid protests over George Floyd killing
by Nova Safo
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Target, Amazon and Apple are among the larger companies who have acknowledged the injustice driving protests.
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The costs of policing, and of police brutality