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May 19, 2015

Miami Beach Police Sent Hundreds of Racist, Sexist Emails 
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In Florida, Miami Beach police have issued new policies after
acknowledging 16 officers sent more than 200 racist, sexist, homophobic
and pornographic emails, which may have jeopardized dozens of cases. The
emails include an image of a gameboard labeled "Black Monopoly," where
every square reads "Go to Jail," and a photo of a bruised woman with the
caption "Domestic violence. Because sometimes, you have to tell her more
than once." Two of those involved were high-ranking officials; one has
retired, the second was fired. A new policy requires police to report
email misuse by fellow officers.

 

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