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Racial bias: Substantial evidence of intentional discrimination. While about two-thirds of Ferguson's residents are African American, only four of Ferguson's 54 police officers are. Historical hostility to African Americans living in Ferguson lingers among some police officers. Emphasis on revenue: Ferguson's police practices are shaped by a focus on maximising revenue rather than improving public safety. Many officers appear to see some residents, especially those who live in Ferguson's predominantly African American areas, less as constituents to be protected than as potential offenders and sources of revenue. For example, police accused a black man sitting in his parked car cooling...

Something is up in Ferguson, Missouri and depending upon who you ask, the police chief is in hot water. The police chief in Ferguson, Missouri, is expected to step down as part of the effort by city officials to reform the police department, according to government officials familiar with the ongoing discussions between local, state and federal officials…Under the proposed plan, after Jackson leaves, city leadership would ask the St. Louis County police chief to take over management of Ferguson’s police force.The announcement could come as soon as next week. The “depending who you ask” part comes into play...