Jun 1, 2020

The costs of policing, and of police brutality

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. Eva Marie UzcateguiAFP via Getty Images

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.

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Race and Economy

Understanding "the hidden costs of police misconduct" for cities nationwide

by David Brancaccio , Candace Manriquez Wrenn and Alex Schroeder

Jun 1, 2020

"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.

Marc Morial with the National Urban League says police reform "also means how you deploy your resources, where you put your focus."

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Race and Economy

Businesses speak out on injustice, close stores amid protests over George Floyd killing

by Nova Safo

Jun 1, 2020

Target, Amazon and Apple are among the larger companies who have acknowledged the injustice driving protests.

Small businesses owners, some of whom were looking forward to reopening today in Minnesota, were instead left pleading with protesters to spare their businesses.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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