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The Fullerton Police Department Are the Bullies In Blue

“Kelly Thomas’ killing has brought worldwide attention and condemnation to the Fullerton Police Department. It has sparked dozens of rallies involving hundreds of protesters; spurred a recall campaign against council members F. Dick Jones, Pat McKinley (the city’s former police chief) and Don Bankhead (a longtime Fullerton police officer) for their silence on the matter. But for residents who have dealt with the city’s police force for generations, the Thomas killing wasn’t surprising at all. The beating and subsequent cover-up were just business as usual—except this time, a rogue department, after years of citizen harassment, intimidation and abuse, is finally getting its deserved day in the spotlight.”

Excellent article. Definitely worth reading.

Abuse, corruption, and cover-up… and not exclusive to Fullerton.

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   All cops lately are really screwing things up. It’s not new, but it doesn’t change how sucky it is and how badly it...

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   This was pretty chilling stuff. I can honestly agree with one of the residents quoted in the article—I don’t know if I’d...

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   Anyone living in Fullerton should read this article.

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   Wow. Welcome to my neck of the woods.

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    My daily read.

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    So proud of my hometown.

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    The Fullerton Police Department Are the Bullies In Blue “Kelly Thomas’ killing has brought worldwide attention and...

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    Abuse, corruption, and cover-up… and not exclusive to Fullerton.

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