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Want to support Louisville police? You can purchase a custom Louisville Slugger nightstick
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Want to support the Louisville police? How about a custom Louisville Slugger nightstick?
A small online site on the Louisville Metro Police Foundation's website offers a personalized nightstick for those looking to be "on the Louisville beat with Louisville's legendary bat."
They cost $59.99 each and come in three finishes.
The offer caused some unease on social media, particularly as law enforcement has been criticized for its use of force, both in the fatal shootings of Breonna Taylor and David McAtee, two black Louisville residents, and in the ensuing protests.
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/2020/06/11/breonna-taylor-protests-police-nonprofit-sells-custom-nightsticks/5347222002/
This is fucked.