Posted on Aug 4, 2020
US police apologise for detaining black family
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Police in Colorado have apologised for pulling guns on a black woman and four children they mistakenly arrested.
Video of Aurora officers detaining Brittney Gilliam, along with her six-year-old daughter, nieces aged 14 and 17, and sister, 12, has drawn outrage.
It comes amid a national debate over police tactics and systemic racism.
The police department said the officers mistakenly believed Ms Gilliam's car had been stolen and had been trained to perform a "high-risk stop".
The department has launched an investigation and will cover the cost of therapy for the children.
Video of Aurora officers detaining Brittney Gilliam, along with her six-year-old daughter, nieces aged 14 and 17, and sister, 12, has drawn outrage.
It comes amid a national debate over police tactics and systemic racism.
The police department said the officers mistakenly believed Ms Gilliam's car had been stolen and had been trained to perform a "high-risk stop".
The department has launched an investigation and will cover the cost of therapy for the children.
US police apologise for detaining black family
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the interim chief has been named as the new chief in Aurora, CO
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
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SGT Herbert Bollum Aurora has had some serious "Race Relations" Problems for a While Now. Past Due for some New Management.
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Thank you for the share from the BBC shipmate.
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