In Maryland s largest suburb, an ambitious police overhaul faces roadblocks
Rebecca Tan and Dan Morse, The Washington Post
Feb. 6, 2021
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1of3Montgomery County, Md., Police Chief Marcus Jones, left, with interim Prince George s County, Md., police chief Hector Velez during a news conference after a Montgomery County police detective was shot in November.Washington Post photo by Toni L. Sandys.Show MoreShow Less
2of3Protesters in Clarksburg, Md., after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody last year.Washington Post photo by Michael S. Williamson.Show MoreShow Less
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After the killing of George Floyd last year, residents of Maryland s Montgomery County held more than 120 protests against police violence, joining communities across the country in a wave of civil unrest not seen since the 1960s.
Welsh Police issuing turkeys instead of tickets ahead of Christmas
Welsh PD handing out turkeys instead of tickets
Posted at 7:25 PM, Dec 23, 2020
and last updated 2020-12-23 20:25:55-05
Police in Welsh are spreading holiday cheer in a rather unique way: they re flashing their lights and pulling people over.
This week officers are issuing turkeys instead of tickets. My hearts racing still, I m like, What did I do? I know I didn t do anything! Elizabeth Fox said.
Fox quickly pulled over as she sees police lights come on behind her. This is not a criminal stop, I got a present for you, Officer Christopher James explained.