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201629 minPG-13documentary

To Serve & Protect

201629 minPG-13documentary

The fatal shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson ignited nationwide protests, prompting a critical examination of police militarization and immigration issues from Central America.

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To Serve & Protect

2016• 29 minPG-13

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The fatal shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson ignited nationwide protests, prompting a critical examination of police militarization and immigration issues from Central America.

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The fatal shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014 ignited nationwide protests and a critical examination of police militarization. Thomas Morton reports from the front lines, exploring law enforcement's heavy-handed response and the implications of military-grade equipment in local policing. Expert Radley Balko provides insights into SWAT training practices, while Senator Rand Paul discusses legislative efforts to address these issues. Additionally, Suroosh Alvi investigates the mass migration from El Salvador, driven by gang violence, highlighting the treacherous journey many undertake to reach the U.S.

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