Blacks in Law Enforcement of America explained
Blacks in Law Enforcement of America is an African-American police organization, formed in the 1960s.[1]
It speaks on behalf of black members of the community[2] as well as black police officers,[3] and also advocates against racial discrimination within police forces.[4] [5]
In 2016 Blacks in Law Enforcement of America opposed the Fraternal Order of Police for its endorsement of Donald Trump for president, saying it did not reflect the will of the membership and calling on groups of black police officers to oppose Trump.[6] [7]
The organization has praised police departments which built good community ties, including Urbana and Champaign, IL, and Cincinnati, OH.[8]
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Notes and References
- Zoorob . Michael . April 2019 . Blue Endorsements Matter: How the Fraternal Order of Police Contributed to Donald Trump's Victory . PS: Political Science & Politics . en . 52 . 2 . 243–250 . 10.1017/S1049096518001841 . 1049-0965 . free .
- News: Higgins . Lee . May 3, 2015 . Video shows 4 black officers held at gunpoint by police . en-US . USA Today . 2021-05-08.
- News: Jones . Damon K. . July 8, 2016 . Black law enforcement: Tear down 'Blue Wall of Silence': View . en-US . Lohud (White Plains NY) . 2021-05-08.
- News: Munshi . Neil . December 20, 2016 . US policing: Being black and blue . Financial Times . 2021-05-08.
- News: Stanford . Cheraine . Jul 10, 2020 . Take Note: Cariol Horne And Damon Jones On The Need To Reform Against Police Brutality . en . WPSU . 2021-05-08.
- News: Siemaszko . Corky . September 22, 2016 . Black cops at odds with police union over Trump endorsement . en . NBC News . 2021-05-08.
- News: Love . David . 2017-09-07 . Does the Fraternal Order of Police Have A Black People Problem? . en-US . Atlanta Black Star . 2021-05-08.
- News: Wood . Daniel B. and Patrik Jonsson . 2013-02-26 . Legacy of Christopher Dorner case: rekindled distrust, resentment of police . Christian Science Monitor . 2021-05-08 . 0882-7729.
