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Policing as Fetishized Power: The Case of Daniel Holtzclaw May 15, 2023

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In this abolition focused true crime podcast, we discuss some of americas most dangerous criminals… the police. Examining both the crimes of the past and current movements to imagine a police free future. This week we will be discussing Daniel Holtzclaw, the Oklahoma City police officer who was convicted of multiple counts of rape in 2015. We discuss how power plays into sexual violence and how policing is inherently linked to oppressive power and dominance. Tune in.

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Fetanyl Grandma: How a Police Union is linked to Drug Trafficking May 01, 2023

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In this abolition focused true crime podcast, we discuss some of americas most dangerous criminals… the police. Examining both the crimes of the past and current movements to imagine a police free future. This week we will be discussing Joanne Segovia, the executive director of the San Jose police Union who was recently arrested for unlawfully trafficking fentanyl. We ask what patterns can we name in polices role in bringing drugs into communities in order to criminalize and oppress those same communities. Tune in.

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What to do When the Police Harass you: COPA and Jerome's Story Apr 24, 2023

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In this abolition focused true crime podcast, we discuss some of americas most dangerous criminals… the police. Examining both the crimes of the past and current movements to imagine a police free future. This week we will be discussing what to do if you experience police misconduct, taking a deeper dive into the COPA process s well as hearing about one man’s first hand experience with the system. We ask how do police accountability reforms function and who do they serve? Tune in. Jerome’s Cash App $roniedwards1330 Follow us on Instagram: @thinbluecrimepod And TikTok: @thinbluecrime Link to everything

Mass Shooting by a Cop: The Case of Tyler James Peterson Apr 17, 2023

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In this abolition focused true crime podcast, we discuss some of americas most dangerous criminals… the police. Examining both the crimes of the past and current movements to imagine a police free future. This week we will be talking about the role of sheriff’s in American law enforcement and the story of Tyler James Peterson, a deputy sheriff and part-time officer with the Crandon PD who went on a violent rampage after a break up. Tune in.

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Convicting a Child for Police Crimes: Lakeith Smith Apr 10, 2023

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In this abolition focused true crime podcast, we discuss some of americas most dangerous criminals… the police. Examining both the crimes of the past and current movements to imagine a police free future. This week we will be taking a deeper look the case of Lakeith Smith, the man currently serving a 30 year sentence for the police murder of his friend when he was 15. What does it mean when the police are legally backed to convict citizens of their own crimes? Tune in.

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Unionize the Pups!! Cops in the Culture Apr 03, 2023

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In this abolition focused true crime podcast, we discuss some of americas most dangerous criminals… the police. Examining both the crimes of the past and current movements to imagine a police free future. This week we will be taking a deeper look at paw patrol and the ways in which capitalism and the police state appear in media. We ask is paw patrol copaganda? Who is controlling the pups? And how can the connection we draw here be extended into our greater culture? Tune in.

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The Police are allowed to rob you: The Case of Eddie Hicks Mar 27, 2023

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In this abolition focused true crime podcast, we discuss some of americas most dangerous criminals… the police. Examining both the crimes of the past and current movements to imagine a police free future. This week we will be taking a deeper look at civil forfeiture and the upcoming Chicago mayoral election through the story of Eddie Hicks, a 30 year police veteran who went on the run after years of robbing and terrorizing low income communities in Chicago. We ask what truly classifies a gang and how is that different from policing as we know it? Tune in.

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Neutrality is not an Option: Cop City Part 2 Mar 20, 2023

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In this abolition focused true crime podcast, each week we will discuss some of Americas most dangerous criminals… the police. Examining both the crimes of the past and current movements to imagine a police free future. Today we will be discussing the continued resistance and state violence surrounding the development of Cop City. With updates on both the killing of Tortuguita and the arrest of 23 demonstrators, we ask what this means for the future of organizing and who’s voice will the state attempt to silence next? Tune in.

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Punisher Police: A gang of Milwaukee officers Mar 13, 2023

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Today we will be discussing the case of Daniel Masarik, Jon Bartlett, Andrew Spengler, Joseph Schabel, Jon Clausing, Joseph Stromei, Ryan Lemke and Ryan Packard. A gang of Miluawkee police officers who brutally beat two men at a party. But what happens when you call the police on the police? Tune in.

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Cops in the Culture: From Charlie Chaplin to Olivia Benson Mar 06, 2023

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In today's episode, we will be taking a deeper dive into the history of police portrayals in media. From Charlie Chaplin to Olivia Benson, when did cops become the protagonist and where are these good cops when the credits roll? Tune in.

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