David Baker,

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74%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

70%

Examples:

  • Justice Department finds Phoenix PD used excessive force, discriminated against certain groups and has used unnecessary deadly force.
  • Police Reform: Phoenix police unions call DOJ report a ‘smear campaign’
  • The Justice Department has concluded there is reasonable cause to believe that the City of Phoenix and the Phoenix Police Department engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that deprives its residents and visitors, including Black, Hispanic, and Native American people, of their rights under the Constitution and federal law.

Conflicts of Interest

80%

Examples:

  • Officers rely on less-lethal force to attempt to resolve situations quickly, often when no force is necessary and without any meaningful attempt to de-escalate.
  • The Justice Department has concluded that the City of Phoenix engaged in a pattern or practice of unconstitutional stops, searches, and seizures of Black drivers and passengers.
  • The Justice Department has concluded there is reasonable cause to believe that the City of Phoenix and the Phoenix Police Department engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that deprives its residents and visitors, including Black, Hispanic, and Native American people, of their rights under the Constitution and federal law.

Contradictions

65%

Examples:

  • Justice Department investigates whether officers have engaged in discriminatory policing practices and retaliated against protesters.
  • The Justice Department has concluded there is reasonable cause to believe that the City of Phoenix and the Phoenix Police Department engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that deprives its residents and visitors, including Black, Hispanic, and Native American people, of their rights under the Constitution and federal law.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • Officers rely on less-lethal force to attempt to resolve situations quickly, often when no force is necessary and without any meaningful attempt to de-escalate.
  • The man was leaving a laundromat when an officer immediately fired Pepperballs at him, and continued to fire after the man was on his knees and had curled his body onto the sidewalk.
  • This is the first time the department has issued findings like this regarding treatment of Native American people and homeless people, said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke.

Recent Articles

DOJ Report: Phoenix Police Department Accused of Excessive Force, Discrimination Against Native Americans and Homeless

DOJ Report: Phoenix Police Department Accused of Excessive Force, Discrimination Against Native Americans and Homeless

Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 The DOJ accused the Phoenix Police Department of using excessive force and discriminating against Native American, homeless people, and racial minorities in its investigations. Officers were found to violate constitutional rights by employing unjustified force against individuals engaged in protected speech and expression. The city has already spent $7.5 million on this investigation. Phoenix police detain, arrest, and destroy property of homeless people without reasonable suspicion of a crime, while also retaliating against individuals during encounters.
CDC Warns of Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Backyard Poultry in 29 States: What You Need to Know Before Getting Chicks

CDC Warns of Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Backyard Poultry in 29 States: What You Need to Know Before Getting Chicks

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 CDC investigates salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry in 29 states, affecting 109 people. Children under five are at higher risk. Unidentified strains of salmonella have contaminated eggs and living areas, causing symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. The CDC advises washing hands after contact with poultry or their environments and avoiding consumption of cracked eggs or raw poultry. Arizona recently allowed backyard chickens despite these risks.