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LAPD use of force rule change would emphasize de-escalation
by Brian SeayThe controversial policy aims to reduce police involved shootings, but would mean more scrutiny for police.
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PA House approves police protection bill, again
by Christen SmithThe House overwhelmingly approved a bill shielding Pennsylvania’s cops from public identification during police-involved shooting investigations.
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Prosecutors recommend anonymity in officer-involved shootings
by Christen SmithA group of Pennsylvania prosecutors recommended Tuesday officials should not publicly identify officers involved in the fatal use of force unless charges are filed against them.
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PA governor vetoes bill delaying identification of officers in police-involved shootings
by Christen SmithPennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed legislation Monday delaying identification of officers in police-involved shootings.
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Albuquerque police tampered with videos of officer-involved shootings
by Brian SeayBody camera videos that captured police involved shootings were altered or deleted by Albuquerque Police Department officials, according to court documents filed late last month by the department's former records supervisor.
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Delaware inventor hopes product can reduce police-involved shootings
by Brian SeayRahim El designed the LRI Safety Wallet, a palm-sized plastic sleeve that attaches to your car's sun visor, to keep black drivers like himself safe during traffic stops.
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Feds make progress on nationwide use of force database
by Christen SmithAttorney General Loretta Lynch announced Thursday the Department of Justice’s progress in creating a national “use of force” database.
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