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As social media continues to be the centerpiece and pulse of the digital age, the medium serves as a window into the daily happenings of anonymous characters content to reveal every nuance of their personal lives. This foolhardy notion has been playing itself out as of late, especially in the gang-riddled streets of Chicago and […]

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The NYPD has dialed back its controversial “stop-and-frisk” policy during the spring months, reports Gothamist. After reaching a record high of 203,500 cases in the first quarter of 2012, the number has dropped to 133,934 cases for the second quarter. “We’re encouraged to see that the number of street stops dropped over the year’s second quarter, […]

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The NYPD has announced changes to its “stop-and-frisk” policy. The police force continues to come under fire for racial profiling, prompting Commissioner Raymond Kelly to announce the implementation of adjustments to the controversial tactics carried out by the department.