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Police Brutality

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Police Brutality is an undercurrent movement that is always campaigning, but comes into the prominent media sphere when an incident sparks controversy. It is about the exploitation and abuse of power by those in an authoritative position.

UC Davis Pepper Spray Incident

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This image sparked major controversy and investigations into power abuse by Police. Uni students protesting were excessively subdued.
Photo Credit to Brian Ngyuen Reuters

Alex Wubbels

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Nurse Alex Wubbels refused to draw blood from unconscious patient and was subsequently arrested. *Video may containing distressing content to some viewers*

Shooting of Michael Brown, the catalyst for the Ferguson Riots

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Michael Brown's death led to the Ferguson Riots, after he was shot and killed by white Police Officer Darren Wilson. Photo Credit to Elcardo Anthony

What is Police Brutality?

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It is the unwarranted and often excessive use of force by police against civilians. Behaviour can extend to physical or verbal abuse.

Where can this happen?

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Police Brutality is not confined to one geographical location. It can occur in any nation, in any society. If you have been subject to police misconduct contact Legal Aid or a Counselling Service for help

Seaford man kicked in face

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The man was dragged from his ute, held down by 3 officers and kicked in the face by another. *Video may containing distressing content to some viewers*

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/national/police-shootings-2018/?utm_term=.f3d329d97a56

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Naked 16-year-old boy pinned down by 4 officers

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Unidentified teen was struck 12 times with baton, tasered and pepper sprayed for seemingly "aggressive behaviour". It was later discovered that the teen has Asperger's. Photo credit to Channel 9 ACA

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References

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_{ABC 2018, ‘Video showing officer kicking pinned man in the face referred to corruption watchdog’,}_{ABC News}_{7 May, viewed 15 May 2018,<}_{http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-07/alleged-video-of-police-brutality-referred-to-watchdog/9736116}_>

_{Britt, C 2017,}_{Daily Cartoons,}_{caricature of Donald Trump and Police Brutality, US News, viewed 15 May 218, <}_{https://www.usnews.com/opinion/news/cartoons/cartoons/2017-08-04/daily-cartoons}_>.

_{Campbell, A 2016, ‘UC Davis wants you to forget about its pepper spray incident. So Here’s the video’,}_{Huffington Post}_{15 April, viewed 15 May 2018, <}_{https://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/entry/uc-davis-pepper-spray-video_us_570fc93fe4b03d8b7b9fb62b}_>.

_{Claudiaj 2018, ‘Naked boy beaten by officers: Byron demands answers’,}_{Northern Star}_{8 February, viewed 15 May 2018, <}_{https://www.northernstar.com.au/news/byron-demands-answers-over-damning-police-arrest/3329779/}_>.

_{Lopez, G 2016, ‘The 2014 Ferguson protests over the Michael Brown shooting, explained’,}_Vox_{27 January, viewed 15 May 2018, <}_{https://www.vox.com/cards/mike-brown-protests-ferguson-missouri/mike-brown-shooting-facts-details}_>.

_{News Corp 2018, ‘Public Hearing in place for case of Byron Bay teen beaten by police’,}_{News Corp Australia Network}_{20 March, viewed 15 May 2018, <}_{http://www.news.com.au/national/crime/public-hearing-in-place-for-case-of-byron-bay-teen-beaten-by-police/news-story/f3f6749bbd1a6553cdcdaa1b0c21f55d}_>.

_{Ortiz, E and Siemaszko, C 2017, ‘Utah Nurse arrested for refusing to give patient’s blood to police’,}_{NBC News}_{2 September, viewed 15}_{May 2018, <}_{https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/utah-nurse-arrested-refusing-give-patient-s-blood-police-n798021}_>.

_{‘Police Brutality’ 2003, in}_{Dictionary of American History,}_{Gregory (ed.), Encylopedia.com, viewed 15 May, <}_{https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/dictionaries-thesauruses-pictures-and-press-releases/police-brutality}_>.

_{The Washington Post 2018,}_{Fatal Force: People shot and killed by police in 2018,}_{viewed 15 May 2018, retrieved from Washington Database.}