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Sunset Park and NYPD

This screenshot from a bystander's video shows an encounter between a police officer and a pregnant woman in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

The video of a violent encounter in Sunset Park between NYPD officers and the pregnant mother of a suspect has sparked outrage. Carlos Menchaca, City Council member for Brooklyn's 38th district (Sunset Park), talks about his community's response and concerns this represents a systemic problem. And Eugene O'Donnell, professor of law and police science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, former police officer, former prosecutor, talks about guidelines for police officers when interacting with pregnant women.

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