The government is watering down data collection on deaths in police custody

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In 2014, the same year Mike Brown, Eric Garner, Tamir Rice, Akai Gurley, and hundreds of other people were killed by police officers across the country, Congress passed the Deaths In Custody Reporting Act (DICRA) to ensure that all deaths in police custody are recorded and reported to the Attorney General. But nearly two years later, the implementation process has yet to begin…READ MORE

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  1. Messiah Baptist Church Peaceful Protest March Wednesday October 19, 2016 beginning at the Pershing Square 532 S. Olive Street, Los Angeles to Police Headquarters 100 W. 1st Street at 10:30 am to 1 pm. Bringing awareness and showing support for our young Black Men dying at the hands of the police. I am the
    First Lady and the organizer. I have 5 sons, one is a L.A.P.D. officer and my husband is a retired L.A.P.D. Detective.
    Thanking you in advance
    Messiah Baptist Church
    4500 W. Adams Blvd.
    Los Angeles, Ca 90016
    323-734-7920