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Abolishinist

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6. I must say I hadn't heard of this before, thanks!

Reply to rsdsharp (Reply #5)

Sat Aug 6, 2022, 04:48 PM

Aug 2022

I checked a few sources and yeah, although not true in all states, it does seem to be common practice.

Also, there are studies that show a relationship between a higher level of education/IQ and police brutality, the higher the IQ, the less they are likely to use blunt force. They are also more open to making policy/procedural changes.

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I must say I hadn't heard of this before, thanks! Abolishinist Aug 2022 #6

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