Police can arrest people for “cover charges,” like resisting arrest, to justify their use of excessive force and shield themselves from liability. In Jefferson Parish, 73% of the time someone is arrested on a “cover charge” alone, they’re Black.
Police can arrest people for “cover charges,” like resisting arrest, tojustify their use of excessive force and shield themselves fromliability. In Jefferson Parish, 73% of the time someone is arrested on a“cover charge” alone, they’re Black.
Police can arrest people for “cover charges,” like resisting arrest, to justify their use of excessive force and shield themselves from liability. In Jefferson Parish, 73% of the time someone is arrested on a “cover charge” alone, they’re Black.