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LA sheriff defies civilian commission’s vote to end drone program
by Brian SeayFears 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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DOJ declines to charge officer in fatal shooting of armed teen
by Brian SeayThe Justice Department will not pursue federal charges against an Alabama police officer for the shooting death last summer of an armed teenager.
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2 Omaha officers charged with assault in mentally ill man’s death
by Brian SeayTwo officers in Nebraska are facing assault charges in connection with a mentally ill man’s death in early June.
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Former Milwaukee officer found not guilty in shooting death of Sylville Smith
by Brian SeayA jury on Wednesday found former officer Dominique Heaggan-Brown not guilty of first-degree reckless homicide for the killing of Sylville Smith last summer.
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Prosecutor: Milwaukee officer shot defenseless man at point-blank range
by Brian SeayOpening statements kicked off Tuesday in the trial of a former Milwaukee cop who shot and killed a man last summer, setting off two days of riots.
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California deputy may face jury in civil suit for killing of teen with toy gun
by Brian SeayA three judge panel signaled on Wednesday that a California deputy who shot and killed a teen holding a toy rifle should stand trial.
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Report: Milwaukee police used their guns less often last year
by Brian SeayPolice in Milwaukee used their service weapons against residents seven times last year, the lowest number in eight years.
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U.S. launched missile strike on Syrian base for chemical attack (VIDEO)
by Brian SeayIn retaliation to a deadly chemical attack earlier this week, President Donald Trump ordered a missile strike on a Syrian air base Thursday evening.
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