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Guests Molly Conger and Jeff Raymond discuss the infamous Boston cop slide incident, exploring physics, FOIA requests, and the challenges of police transparency. They delve into Mass Transparency Project, police disciplinary reports, and the viral video. Follow the journey to uncover 'Slide Cop' and the difficulties in maintaining public databases.
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- The incident of the Boston cop tumbling down a slide attracted widespread internet fascination and highlighted the officer's unexpected mishap.
- Efforts to uncover the identity of Slide Cop faced obstacles due to limited information provided by the Boston Police Department, leaving his true identity shrouded in mystery.
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The Incident Involving Slide Cop at City Hall Plaza
On July 29, 2023, at City Hall Plaza in Boston during the Puerto Rican Festival, a Boston police officer referred to as Slide Cop took a highly publicized tumble down a steep, steel slide, leading to widespread internet fascination. Despite sustaining injuries, the officer returned to duty after being treated at Tufts Medical Center. The incident report names Officer Steven Canto as the reporting officer, shedding light on the details surrounding Slide Cop's unexpected and comical descent.
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