Fatal Encounters: One man is tracking every officer-involved killing in the U.S.

[Nevilledog]

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/fatal-encounters-one-man-tracking-every-officer-involved-killing-u-n1233188


For nearly two months, protesters around the world filled city streets, marched on government buildings and demanded justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Elijah McClain and Andres Guardado — all who died during encounters with law enforcement.

But for every high-profile police-related killing, there have been countless others where the names and faces of the victims never made national headlines. Much of what we do know about these deaths comes from the work of one man.

D. Brian Burghart, a former reporter and editor, has dedicated eight years to doing what federal agencies have not done: meticulously track every known law enforcement officer-involved killing in the United States. The result is Fatal Encounters, a national database that shines a light into the darkest corners of policing in America.

As of July 10, Fatal Encounters lists more than 28,400 deaths dating to Jan. 1, 2000. The entries include both headline-making cases and thousands of lesser-known deaths.

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[RussellCattle]

1. Average of 4 people per day.

[abqtommy]

2. Thank you, Mr. Burghart! So it IS a systemic problem!

[3Hotdogs]

3. Nah.

People just don't do what da cop tells 'em to do or they'd still be alive.

















Yes, Caleb. Its sarcasm.