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Washington detective put on leave for video showing him pull gun on biker

by Brian Seay

A motorcyclist’s helmet camera was rolling when the detective walked up behind him with his gun drawn earlier this month during a traffic stop.

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The hidden cost of the ‘less lethal’ law enforcement tool

by Brian Seay

More than 1,000 people have died following incidents where police stunned them with Tasers nationwide since the early 2000’s.

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‘Cops See It Differently’: A look at police, community and race (AUDIO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Law enforcement is a hot button topic with many divided on whether officers do more good than harm. The podcast takes a look at community relations and making positive change.

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Angry mob emerges after officer-involved shooting of unarmed teen near St. Louis (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

“We're outraged because yet again a young African-American man has been killed by law enforcement,” said John Gaskin, of the St. Louis County and national boards of directors for the NAACP.

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