Mr. Beat
Why Stop-and-Frisk is Legal | Terry v. Ohio
In episode 55 of Supreme Court Briefs, an undercover detective stops and frisks three men who were acting "suspiciously" outside of a jewelry store. Was that an invasion of their Fourth Amendment rights?
Mr. Beat
Where Do Your Miranda Rights Come From? | Miranda v. Arizona
In episode 6 of Supreme Court Briefs, you have the right to remain silent. Mr. Beat looks at the origins of the Miranda rights. I'll give you a hint- they are named after a guy named Miranda.
Mr. Beat
Can the Police Use Evidence They Got Illegally? | Mapp v. Ohio
In episode 32 of Supreme Court Briefs, police break into a home of a citizen and later charge her with having sexually explicit material.
Mr. Beat
Can the Police Take Your DNA? | Maryland v. King
In episode 38 of Supreme Court Briefs, a man is arrested and a sample of his DNA is taken and put into a database. The DNA sample comes back months later to reveal it matched the DNA in a rape case and he is charged with the rape. Wait a...
Mr. Beat
Do You Have the Right to Remain Silent? | Salinas v. Texas
In episode 33 of Supreme Court Briefs, police question a dude named Salinas about a murder, and they claim his silence made him seem guilty. He claims "the right to remain silent."
Mr. Beat
When Does a Police Officer Go Too Far? | Graham v. Connor
In episode 15 of Supreme Court Briefs, a man with diabetes is beat up by the police who think he is drunk and just robbed a convenience store. Spoiler alert- he didn't.
Curated Video
Tech Companies Are Banning Police Use of Facial Recognition | Microsoft, Amazon, and IBM Bans
Microsoft, Amazon, and IBM have banned the police use of their facial recognition systems, either temporarily or permanently. What does this mean for the future of facial recognition technologies?
The Guardian
Fighting the New York Police Department
Despite the backlash, Corey Pegues completed and published his memoir. He has been tirelessly sharing his story and emphasizing the importance of second chances. His conflict with the NYPD has continued. Cops and Robbers part 4/4
The Guardian
Growing Up in Queens in the 70s and 80s
Corey Pegues grew up in Jamaica, Queens in the 1970s and 80s. As a young teenager, he and his friends split their time between the basketball court and the streets. At a young age, they began selling crack without understanding the...
Señor Jordan
Learn Spanish with a Joke - (#19)
¡Feliz viernes! Tengo otro chiste y una explicación de su gramática. :-) Happy Friday! I have another joke and an explanation of its grammar.
The Guardian
Navigating Racism and Xenophobia in Rural England
Black Sheep tells the story of Cornelius Walker, whose life changed on 27 November 2000 - the day Damilola Taylor was killed. Damilola was 10, the same age as Cornelius. He lived five minutes away. He had the same skin colour....
Curated Video
What is Patriot Day?
Patriot Day takes place every year on September 11 to honor and remember the first responders, and those who lost their lives, on 9/11.
Curated Video
Miranda v. Arizona: What are your Miranda Rights?
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.” Miranda rights are an essential part of any lawful arrest, thanks to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that changed the...
Curated Video
The FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigations is a fact-finding, crime-fighting national security machine. But how did it come about – and what do FBI agents actually do?
Curated Video
Lunch Counter Stools
In 1960, four Black students staged a sit-in in North Carolina to protest against racial segregation in the United States. The stools they sat on are the most visited artifacts at the International Civil Rights Center and Museum.
Curated Video
Prohibition: Capitol Hill Secret
While Prohibition made it to illegal to sell, transport or make alcohol in the United States, the top brass in the US Congress were able to stay well-lubricated – thanks to the nefarious work of famed bootlegger, George Cassiday.
John D Ruddy
The Stonewall Riots in 10 Minutes - Manny Man Does History
Just in time for Pride Month, here is the origins of the spark that lit the fire of the Gay Liberation Movement; the Stonewall Riots! Enjoy! Happy Pride!
Sir Linkalot
Lesson 55 - Other Things Inside Words (Levels 1&2)
In this lesson, Sir Linkalot will show you how compasses and batteries can help you with your spelling. Material covered: Does & goes After Rich Blew, flew & threw Breakfast Susie's Story - Breakfast
Jack Rackam
Why a Petty Thief became a National Hero | The Life & Times of Jack Sheppard
Why a Petty Thief became a National Hero | The Life & Times of Jack Sheppard
Sir Linkalot
Spelling Lesson 32–I Just Can’t Stop Finding Things That Look Like Letters (#sirlinkalottime)
It’s all going bananas, in our latest spelling lesson: I Just Can’t Stop Finding Things That Look Like Letters. Stuck in the house? Time to get spelling. Tune in at 2pm BST. .
One Minute History
053 The Last Stand of the Ned Kelly Gang - One Minute History
June 25, 1880 - Australia - The Ned Kelly gang murders their former comrade Aaron Sherritt, who betrayed them to the police. After sabotaging train tracks nearby, they descend on Glenrowan, taking 62 prisoners in a local hotel. Drinks...
Learn French With Alexa
21 French phrases to do with EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
Know how to say "HELP!" in French? In this video, Alexa teaches you 21 really useful French phrases and sentences all to do with EMERGENCY SITUATIONS!
Neuro Transmissions
Should Police Respond To Mental Health Calls?
If you were in a mental health crisis and called for emergency services, who would you want coming to your aid? Right now in the US, local police have shouldered the burden of this kind of crisis response. But...should they? If we agree...
Curated Video
For the People
The video “For the People” discusses some services that local governments provide.