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LA sheriff defies civilian commission’s vote to end drone program

by Brian Seay

Fears over armed drones and surveillance abuses are fueling public distrust of such programs, but the sheriff says he needs the drone to help save lives.

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Jury in officer’s murder trial won’t see profane inscription on his rifle

by Brian Seay

The words “You’re fucked” had been inscribed on the AR-15 that former Mesa officer Philip Brailsford used in the Jan. 2016 killing of an unarmed man.

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Chicago’s top cop moves forward on recommendation to fire officer involved in fatal shooting

by Brian Seay

Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson is moving to fire an officer who’s been accused of lying about a fatal shooting.

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Lawyers say body cam footage shows Baltimore officers planting drugs – again

by Brian Seay

For the second time in the last several weeks, defense attorneys in Baltimore are alleging that body camera footage shows officers planting drugs.

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