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Steve Held

(He/Him)
Chicago
Covers:  Policing, surveillance, extremism, corruption, state violence, liberation movements
Muckraker. Researcher. Cynical idealist, exposing corruption & systemic problems. Mostly posting at blue sky, now reporting at @UnraveledPress.

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DEA agent used Illinois cop's Flock license plate reader password for immigration enforcement sea...

DEA agent used Illinois cop's Flock license plate reader password for immigration enforcement sea...

Suspensions issued to cops who killed Dexter Reed over pattern of violating constitutional rights

Suspensions issued to cops who killed Dexter Reed over pattern of violating constitutional rights

“No, it’s just fireworks!” Chicago cop opens fire on child with fireworks after ShotSpotter alert

“No, it’s just fireworks!” Chicago cop opens fire on child with fireworks after ShotSpotter alert

CPD Detective Who Tweeted Selfie at Ariana Grande Under Investigation for Racist and Transphobic ...

CPD Detective Who Tweeted Selfie at Ariana Grande Under Investigation for Racist and Transphobic ...

"Y'all jump out on us every day"-Tactical team that killed Dexter Reed was involved in a shooting...

"Y'all jump out on us every day"-Tactical team that killed Dexter Reed was involved in a shooting...

Tactical team who killed Dexter Reed under investigation for over two dozen unjustified stops and...

Tactical team who killed Dexter Reed under investigation for over two dozen unjustified stops and...

Analysis: FOP Campaign Spending on State Legislative Races - People's Fabric

Analysis: FOP Campaign Spending on State Legislative Races - People's Fabric

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