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Friday, January 9, 2015

Graph of police race in US cities

Race make up in US cities

In this graph from David Murphy cities are rated with % based on racial make up of the population that is represented by their police force. This graph shows just how much white police officer over represent minority city populations. This is important because in several recent events, race issues have reignited the flame of the long hatred between of the blacks and the whites in the US. Most recently the death of Eric Garner raised the question are police using unnecessary force towards minorities such as the choke hold that was used to restrain Mr. Garner.  








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