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Topic: brutality

Riot police blocking the entrance to I-195 during the demonstration (Adam DelGiudice/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Police are a public health crisis

Helene Alafriz
(TODAY)

"It can happen to anyone"

Joanna Rothkopf
(YouTube)

Video: LAPD kills homeless man

Joanna Rothkopf
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"This is a 12-year-old kid!"

Joanna Rothkopf
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In this Dec. 14, 2014, photo Cleveland Browns wide receiver Andrew Hawkins wears a shirt calling attention to two black Ohioans killed during encounters with law enforcement before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cleveland. The Browns say they respect the police and their player's rights to protest. (AP/Tony Dejak)

Hawkins' powerful statement

Joanna Rothkopf
(AP/Tony Dejak)

Cleveland PD's shameful record

Joanna Rothkopf
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Joanna Rothkopf
(<a href='http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-1319155p1.html'>Kozorez Vladislav</a> via <a href='http://www.shutterstock.com/'>Shutterstock</a>)

Joanna Rothkopf
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Joanna Rothkopf
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Joanna Rothkopf
A man is detained after a standoff between protesters and police Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, in Ferguson, Mo. (AP/Charlie Riedel)

"Just do what I tell you"

Joanna Rothkopf
(AP/Seth Wenig)

Assaulted by cop, faces prison

Natasha Lennard
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Natasha Lennard
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