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Obama administration lowers the boom on military gear for police

by Chris Eger

Following a year of high-profile riots and demonstrations, the White House on Monday moved forward with implementing a ban on transferring some weapons and military equipment to law enforcement.

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Read the White House report recommending tighter controls on military gear for police

by Chris Eger

Following a year of high-profile riots and demonstrations, the White House Monday moved forward with implementing a ban on transferring some weapons and military equipment to law enforcement.

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President seeks $263 million for police body cameras, community relations training (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

Following a White House review of the 1033 Program, President Obama on Monday announced findings and promised changes while seeking money for up to 50,000 police body cameras.

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Editorial: Seven things to consider about Ferguson

by John Elliott

For police departments and law enforcement agencies across the country, there are a myriad of lessons to be learned. When it comes to a racial divide, while all of that should be well behind us, it is not.

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Documentary revisits questionable tactics used at Ruby Ridge (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

During the infamous 11-day stand-off at Ruby Ridge, three people were shot to death -- a federal agent, a 14-year-old boy and his mother, who was shot in the head while holding her 10-month-old baby.

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Chicago police commander accused of sticking gun in suspect’s mouth (VIDEO)

by Chris Callahan

Commander Glenn Evans appears in bond court today due to an accusation of chasing down a suspect and sticking a firearm in his mouth.

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