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Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

SIU investigates man's death after being tasered by police | CBC News

A man in North York died after police used a taser during an altercation at a home; the SIU has launched an investigation.
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US politics
fromwww.sbsun.com
1 week ago

Masked immigration agents shot at man during California standoff; weeks later, he is in custody

Francisco Longoria, shot at by masked federal agents during an Aug. 16 standoff, was arrested and detained by immigration enforcement after assault charges were dismissed.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Lawyers call for inquiry after immigration agents fired at truck in San Bernardino

Masked CBP agents shot at a San Bernardino man's truck during an Aug. 16 stop; surveillance video contradicts DHS claim that he rammed agents.
#national-guard
fromAxios
2 weeks ago
Washington DC

Photos: Scenes from D.C. as National Guard patrols start carrying weapons

fromAxios
2 weeks ago
Washington DC

Photos: Scenes from D.C. as National Guard patrols start carrying weapons

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Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

SIU clears police of wrongdoing after man in distress shot dead at Pearson airport | CBC News

SIU cleared two Peel Regional Police officers after a Pearson Airport shooting, finding their use of firearms constituted reasonable defensive force.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Police watchdog clears Toronto police officers in fatal shooting of teen | CBC News

No reasonable grounds for criminal charges against two Toronto police officers in the shooting of a teenager during a traffic stop.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Access denied: L.A. County sheriff, watchdog clash over deputy killing investigations

Los Angeles Sheriff's deputies fatally shot a suspect during a burglary in progress, sparking controversy over investigative oversight.
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SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Detained California landscaper punched by federal agent swung a weed whacker first, Border Patrol says

The U.S. Border Patrol's handling of a landscaper sparked public outrage and raises concerns over the use of force in detaining suspects.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

San Jose police auditor wants to review all use-of-force data - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose's independent police auditor seeks expanded oversight on all police use-of-force incidents, facing resistance from police and city council.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Wednesday's Headlines: Sidewalk Police Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The aggressive arrest of a woman at an immigration protest raises concerns about NYPD's actions and their justification for use of force.
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

A Miami cop on car hood shot driver through windshield at music festival. Is it permitted?

"I can't see what precipitated it, so I can't speculate," said Dave Magnusson, a former high-ranking Miami police officer and El Portal police chief.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.sbsun.com
3 months ago

17-year-old girl injured as California takes her to the ground during arrest

The incident has sparked community outrage, with Erin's family demanding accountability and transparency in the police's use of force during the arrest.
SF parents
Black Lives Matter
fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago

External review finds data inconsistencies in APD reporting on use of force - Austin Monitor

The Austin Police Department's use of force data is described as inconsistent and inaccurate, impacting accountability and public trust.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 months ago

Santa Clara County uses of force drop, hospital visits rise - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County saw a decrease in use of force incidents but an increase in hospitalizations related to those incidents.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Met firearms officer cleared of murdering Chris Kaba to face gross misconduct hearing

Sgt Martyn Blake was acquitted of murder after shooting Chris Kaba, who attempted to escape police roadblock; the case raises significant concerns around use of force.
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Law
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

Is the Supreme Court About to Make Police Violence Much Worse?

The Supreme Court case Barnes v. Felix could redefine accountability in police violence by limiting how force is evaluated under the Fourth Amendment.
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