
A Major Obstacle to Police Reform: The Whiteness of Their Union Bosses
Even in the 15 largest departments where the majority of officers are people of color, only one union leader is black, an analysis found.
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Even in the 15 largest departments where the majority of officers are people of color, only one union leader is black, an analysis found.
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