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U.S. Supreme Gun Holding, Officer Ardelean & Problematic Deployment Of Officers, Christopher C. Cooper Dr.
U.S. Supreme Gun Holding, Officer Ardelean & Problematic Deployment Of Officers, Christopher C. Cooper Dr.
Christopher C. Cooper Dr.
The U.S. Supreme Court in its decision overturning Chicago’s gun ban issued a stinging indictment of the Chicago Police Department (CPD) and the politicians who regulate it. The Court wrote: "If (the) safety of . . . law abiding members of the community would be enhanced by the possession of handguns in the home for self-defense, then the Second Amendment right protects the rights of minorities and other residents of high-crime areas whose needs are not being met by elected public officials." The National Black Association (NBPA) recognizes that there are hardworking police officers in Chicago, contemporaneous with recognizing fix …