Ofc Baker has been stripped of his police powers since August 2025 because of an unrelated incident.

On June 5 , 2025 Ofcs Baker and Rivera pursued 2 suspects into an apartment, Ofc Baker discharged his service weapon , killing Ofc Rivera . The Rivera family is pursuing civil action against CPD . They allege that Baker killed Rivera after they broke up.
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Ofc Carlos Baker started as an officer in December 2021 . In a little over 4 years he has had a dozen complaints , some during his probationary period when he could have been readily terminated .
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What's the best way to deal with political fatigue? Sociologist Tressie McMillan Cottom recommends getting more involved.

As we marched around Greektown drivers honked their approval , residents came out of their homes to watch of applaud . Some may have been from the communities targeted by ICE / CBP / DHS .

Love that guy. I saw him at Webster Hall in NYC this past fall. Will likely be one of the most impactfull shows I have seen .

This is what Trump , Miller , Bovino , and that gang are trying to stop .

Most were horrified by the vehicular attack in Charlottesville in 2017 . But in some pockets , the idea of using violence with little risk , physical input required , and the ability to immediately flee was empowering .

Recent use of a private vehicle as a weapon in LA .
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NYC during " anti police " DeBalssio administration.
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Law enforcement weaponizing patrol vehicles in crowds has become normalized . " Police say " reporting from Detroit.
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Twenty seventeen reporting from @cnn.com on several states then considering legislation that would either place the burden of proof on protesters blocking roads ( no mention of actively attacking the vehicle ) or protecting the driver from prosecution.
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T-shits , bumper stickers , decals were made on this meme.

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