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Ending excessive force: A call for real change following the attack of Jadarrius Rose

Posted on 07/27/23 by Bree Easterling (they/them) in Justice Reform

In Circleville, Ohio on July 4, 2023, Jadarrius Rose was severely injured after a police officer loosed a K9 on him despite repeated warnings not to release the dog. Rose called 911 and told the dispatcher that he feared for his life during the police chase that began after he did not stop for a vehicle inspection. According to the state trooper at the scene, Rose was in full compliance when the dog was set upon him. Footage from the attack was released this week, which prompted Governor DeWine to call for more police training and training centers, suggesting that this... read more