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outb0undflight t1_iwibpva wrote

Reply to comment by JoshSidekick in Feds launch investigation into Worcester Police Department's use of force by albalfa

I've never heard this story, and I kind of doubt its authenticity, but I'm not going to lie when I read the news my first thought was, "It's going to be hard to prove that WPD target specific groups of people because they just treat everyone like shit."

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JoshSidekick t1_iwidptu wrote

By years, I mean like late 90's too, so I don't expect a ton of people to remember. But yeah, I was thinking the same.

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anightclubfordogs t1_iwixavv wrote

Coming from a family of Worcester cops, I 100% believe this. My grandfather just passed away last week, I know for a fact him and his cop buddies would beat on people for fun back in the 70s. Not defending present day cops, but back then it was so bad. The more accountability and monitoring for people in power the better

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outb0undflight t1_iwidy5d wrote

Okay, yeah, that might be the case then. I'd have been like....10 at the oldest.

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AceVenturas t1_iwikfgy wrote

I remember when cops filmed. I think 99% of it was filmed downtown when the Friday, Saturday night strip was still a thing. I remember people walking in front of the camera singing the bad boys theme song and trying their hardest to be on tv. I was pissed it wasn't aired

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