Why Are Police Attacking Protestors?

<p><em>This episode contains strong language.</em></p><p>Across the country, the police have responded to protests over police brutality with more force. Today, we listen in on confrontations at demonstrations in New York. Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/ali-watkins" target="_blank">Ali Watkins</a>, a crime and law enforcement reporter at The New York Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="http://nytimes.com/thedaily" target="_blank">nytimes.com/thedaily </a></p><p>Background reading: </p><ul><li>Across the country, police officers have responded to growing protests over police brutality with<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/05/us/police-violence-george-floyd.html?smid=pc-thedaily" target="_blank"> increasingly violent crowd control techniques</a>, using batons, tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets on protesters, bystanders and journalists.</li><li>In New York, officers have charged and swung batons at demonstrators after curfew with seemingly little provocation. The mayor said he would review any<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/05/nyregion/police-kettling-protests-nyc.html?smid=pc-thedaily" target="_blank"> reports of inappropriate enforcement</a>.</li></ul>