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180. The Unique Militarisation of the Oakland Police

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The History of the Lawless Police Department

The police chief in Oakland, California has been suspended for covering up an internal affairs scandal. The head of OPD's Academy wants this to be required reading for incoming cops and is going to buy dozens of copies for rookies. "I think that if there's any community in the country that is able to get to, to get beyond our current paradigm, I think Oakland is probably the best candidate for it"

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