Baltimore Riots: Erupts Into Violence, Chaos

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Baltimore Riots: Erupts Into Violence, Chaos

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Violence erupts in Baltimore after Freddie Gray's funeral.

BALTIMORE - CNN Breaking News - #BaltimoreRiots, April 27, 2015 - A state of emergency has been declared and the National Guard activated after the US city of Baltimore, Maryland erupted in violence on Monday.



Maryland Governor, Lawrence Hogan declares state of emergency in Baltimore as protests grow violent. Hundreds of rioters looted shops and burned buildings following the funeral of a 25-year-old black man called Freddie Gray who died after he was injured in police custody.

At least 15 police officers were injured in direct confrontations with the gangs of black youths. Maryland Governor Lawrence Hogan announced the emergency measures including the imposition of a curfew beginning Tuesday night.



“I’ve not made this decision lightly. The National Guard represents a last resort in order to restore order. Look, people have the right to protest and express their frustration, but Baltimore city families deserve peace and safety in their communities.”



Gray’s death latest at the hands of police.



Freddie Gray was arrested on April 12 when he fled from police in a high crime area. He was carrying a switchblade knife, and he was put inside a transport van to be taken to a police station.



At some point, Gray suffered a spinal injury that led to his death a week later. Two officers have been accused of failing to belt him into his seat securely and of not giving him timely medical attention.



Gray’s death has sparked days of street protests and raised tensions in Baltimore. His family however has condemned the violence.



The killing of several unarmed black men by white police officers in recent months and decisions by grand juries not to indict the officers have triggered large-scale protests across the United States.



Watch Breaking News on CNN with Closed Captions - http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/27/us/baltimore-unrest/index.html



See the photos - Powerful Images From The Baltimore Riots

Deaf Advocates Responds On Police Brutality

Saturday, October 11, 2014

Deaf Advocates Responds On Police Brutality

VIDEO: The National Association of the Deaf CEO Howard A. Rosenblum discusses police brutality towards Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.



National Association of the Deaf CEO Howard A. Rosenblum in a video description and transcript: I'd like to discuss a serious situation that recently happened in Florida. Due to a miscommunication between the police officers, the Deaf man involved died. This is a terrible situation. We need to make sure that does not happen again. What happened in Florida isn't the only time that happened, it has happened all over in the United States of America, within the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community as well. Similar situations including Deaf and Hard of Hearing people and police officers has happened in Seattle, Washington, Texas, California, Illinois, Michigan, Oklahoma, and most recently in Florida.



There's many more situations that have happened in other places that I haven't mentioned. This is terrible. Some have died or have been badly hurt because of miscommunication with police officers... this is not acceptable and it must stop.

Some police officers are not aware and do not respect Deaf and Hard of Hearing communication needs. When a police officer approaches an individual, they assume that person is hearing and take action if the person does not respond. Instead, what should happen is police officers analyzing the situation first and figure out if the person is Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and from there they should respect their communication needs to resolve the situation.



Regarding the situation in Florida, the NAD President Chris Wagner is from Florida and is working with the police and other leaders to determine how to improve the situation and prevent such instances from ever happening again.



The NAD has also worked with others in different states when similar situations have happened in the past. Again, this is not acceptable and it must stop. We have since realized we need to deal with the US Government on a national level in order to remedy the many situations across the US, specifically with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Attorney General. We need to work with them to set the standard protocol for the Police Department. Police officers must realize that in all situations the persons they encounter might be Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and respect the communication needs.



This is important for the safety of the police, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, and everyone else. Many of you have contacted the NAD expressing concerns about this important issue. The Board of Directors and the NAD staff all agree that this is important for the safety and protection of all individuals involved. I want to thank you for contacting us and please know we are working hard on this issue. Thank you for your time. http://nad.org/news/2014/10/nad-responds-police-brutality-towards-deafhard-hearing



Police Brutality Video Articles: Police Brutality Towards Deaf People on Camera

Police Brutality: Driving While Deaf

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Police Brutality: Driving While Deaf

VIDEO: [CC] - Police Brutality: Driving While Deaf By Advocacy Group Deaf Rights.



In January 2014, Pearl Pearson, age 64, was pulled over by Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers. He says he signaled he was Deaf and placed his hands on the steering wheel when state patrolmen brutally assaulted him for not following verbal orders he couldn't hear.



The district attorney announced that the patrolmen involved would not be charged for this brutal attack on the same day that he charged Pearson who has two sons who are police officers with resisting arrest.



The footage from this video is actual video of what happened to Pearson that night in January.

Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident. When police officers don't realize Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people can't hear them, it has led to police officers brutally assaulting deaf people and other tragedies.



We are calling on the Department of Justice to conduct trainings with local police departments on how to better interact with the deaf and hard of hearing. For more information, go to https://www.aclu.org/deafrights



Related video:



Captioned - Marlee Matlin On Deaf And Police Interaction in American Sign Language.



Actress Marlee Matlin, who is Deaf and the wife of a police officer, teamed up with ACLU and advocacy group HEARD, on an American Sign Language video to ensure Deaf people know their rights when interacting with law enforcement.



When police officers don't realize Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people can't hear them, it has led to police officers brutally assaulting Deaf people and other tragedies.



While this video aims to ensure that Deaf people know their rights, they can only do so much. It is the responsibility of police departments to ensure that their officers are adequately trained.

We are calling on the Department of Justice to conduct trainings with local police departments on how to better interact with the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. For more information, go to https://www.aclu.org/deafrights



NOTE: During interrogations, the ADA requires qualified interpreters, but certified interpreters should always be used where they are available.



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Marlee Matlin On Deaf And Police Interaction

Marlee Matlin On Deaf And Police Interaction

VIDEO: Captioned - Marlee Matlin On Deaf And Police Interaction in American Sign Language.



Actress Marlee Matlin, who is Deaf and the wife of a police officer, teamed up with ACLU and advocacy group HEARD, on an American Sign Language video to ensure Deaf people know their rights when interacting with law enforcement.



When police officers don't realize Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people can't hear them, it has led to police officers brutally assaulting Deaf people and other tragedies.



While this video aims to ensure that Deaf people know their rights, they can only do so much. It is the responsibility of police departments to ensure that their officers are adequately trained.



We are calling on the Department of Justice to conduct trainings with local police departments on how to better interact with the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. For more information, go to https://www.aclu.org/deafrights

Related video:



"Driving While Deaf."



In January 2014, Pearl Pearson, age 64, was pulled over by Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers. He says he signaled he was Deaf and placed his hands on the steering wheel when state patrolmen brutally assaulted him for not following verbal orders he couldn't hear.



The district attorney announced that the patrolmen involved would not be charged for this brutal attack on the same day that he charged Pearson who has two sons who are police officers with resisting arrest.



The footage from this video is actual video of what happened to Pearson that night in January.

Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident. When police officers don't realize Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people can't hear them, it has led to police officers brutally assaulting deaf people and other tragedies.



We are calling on the Department of Justice to conduct trainings with local police departments on how to better interact with the deaf and hard of hearing. For more information, go to https://www.aclu.org/deafrights



NOTE: During interrogations, the ADA requires qualified interpreters, but certified interpreters should always be used where they are available.



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Deaf Elderly Man Brutally Beaten By Police

Deaf Elderly Man Brutally Beaten By Police

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Deaf Elderly Man Brutally Beaten By Police

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Traffic stop involving Deaf man under investigation, OHP troopers suspended.



OKLAHOMA CITY - (NewsChannel 4) On Jan. 3, court records claim Pearl Pearson fled the scene of a car accident in south Oklahoma City.



An affidavit claims that when Pearson was pulled over along the S Eastern Ave. exit, just off I-40, he resisted two officers and refused to comply with repeated orders to display his hands.



There was a seven-minute altercation. It does not say whether the officers were aware that he is hearing impaired.



Late Tuesday Pearl’s attorney, Billy Coyle, says “My client is completely innocent of these allegations. We are waiting on the OHP (Oklahoma Highway Patrol) report and we are sorting through the facts of the case. My client is profoundly Deaf and was trying to give officers his specialty license during the stop”.

He says his client, a deaf man, was brutalized at the scene, at the hospital and continued at the jail.



One neighbor said the incident is a misunderstanding by troopers that went too far. “I know they do dangerous jobs and they put their lives on the line, but that is over the top,” Sacia Law said. “It’s completely unacceptable. Seven minutes of just basically beating someone?”



The OHP said our request for an interview has been forwarded to the proper division for consideration.



NewsChannel 4 received a statement Monday evening regarding Pearson’s arrest.



Lt. Brian Orr, with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, said, “We can confirm the arrest and charges were filed for leaving the scene of an accident and resisting arrest. The case went to the Oklahoma County District Attorney and any details of this case will have to come from the DA’s office. We will review the arrest administratively and if it is determined there were violations of department policy, we will take appropriate action.”



NewsChannel 4 learned on Tuesday the two Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers involved, Eric Foster and Kelton Hayes, have been suspended with pay while the investigation into this incident continues.



An OHP spokesman says if the agency determines that there were violations during the arrest, appropriate action will be taken. ... Read more: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/howard/columbia/ph-ho-cf-taylor-trial-verdict-story-20131113,0,2323185.story

Police Brutality On A Deaf Man In India

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Police Brutality On A Deaf Man In India

RAW VIDEO: Caught on camera - Police brutality against a Deaf man in India.



A young Deaf truck driver in Jaipur was beaten by the police in public, for not being able to answer their questions.



The police had stopped the truck and seized its papers from the youth.



When the youth tried to explain something to them, the police could not understand his sign language and began to beat him up.

A young Deaf boy was thrashed mercilessly by police when he could not answer satisfactorily to their questions.