Tag: mental health crisis

“Restraining Bag” – What Can Happen When Law Enforcement Gets a Tool

Posted on By David Perry

The ACLU this morning is sharing a video of a black man asserting his rights, standing with his hands up, who is suddenly tased. He falls and hits his head. Likely, though not provably at this time, he was tased for talking back to the police (in their eyes. In my eyes “I know my … Continue Reading“Restraining Bag” – What Can Happen When Law Enforcement Gets a Tool

Disability and Policing: Knives and the Myth of the 21 Foot Rule

Posted on By David Perry

Reminder for Chicagoans: Tonight at 5 at Truman College – testify about police killings of people with disabilities. Stephon Watts; Laquan McDonald; so many more. Facebook event page here. ———————————— NOTE: Post below has been edited for tone and clarity (9:30 7/12) Police killed a man armed with a knife in Sacramento on Monday. It’s … Continue ReadingDisability and Policing: Knives and the Myth of the 21 Foot Rule