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In the Wake of Tyre Nichols' Death, Does Diversity Make A Difference In Policing?

In the Wake of Tyre Nichols' Death, Does Diversity Make A Difference In Policing?

FromConsider This from NPR


In the Wake of Tyre Nichols' Death, Does Diversity Make A Difference In Policing?

FromConsider This from NPR

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Jan 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Five police officers have been charged with murder and other crimes in the wake of Tyre Nichols' death this month in Memphis. Nichols, who was Black, died after a traffic stop. All five of the officers facing charges are Black.Since the deaths of George Floyd in 2020 and so many others, many police departments have vowed to diversify their forces as a way to help end police brutality and racism within their ranks. But does diversity in a police force make a difference? And what more can be done to reduce police violence?We speak with Phillip Goff of the Center for Policing Equity about how the Tyre Nichols case speaks to larger issues with police department culture and diversity.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
Released:
Jan 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Every weekday afternoon, the hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you in 15 minutes. In participating regions, you'll also hear from local journalists about what's happening in your community.