Lt. Matthew Furman of the Melvindale Police Department in Michigan has become the face of the kind of officer many fear—one who uses his authority to target, mistreat, and intimidate Black individuals. Despite being involved in several controversial incidents over the years, Furman has continued to rise through the ranks.

Bodycam footage paints a disturbing picture of Furman as a domineering officer who seems to take satisfaction in tasering and arresting Black citizens even when there’s no clear threat to his safety.

His internal records show a pattern of misconduct. Over the last 12 years, Furman has faced suspensions, termination, lawsuits, and even criminal charges.

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    113 days ago

    Woah woah woah, you’re clearly putting the cart before the horse and using me as a representative for the Republican party. I’m just a humble homesteader trying to make a living on this rock hurdling through the galaxy, just as you. I frankly don’t believe partyism is good for anyone let alone bipartisanship

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      713 days ago

      YOU made yourself a representative of Trump’s policies. If you didn’t want to be judged for it, make it your deepest, darkest, most shameful secret.

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        How did I make myself a rep of trumps policies, I don’t even like a few, but I disliked Hillary’s and Biden’s way more, cold turkey the end.

        As for making a secret, not about that style, I am done with hiding who I am so people can like me.

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