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Federal Judge Takes Over Oakland Police Department

A federal judge has placed Oakland Police Department reform efforts under his direct control, citing nearly a decade of inadequate attempts to comply with a legal settlement in a case that unmasked systemic police brutality and racial profiling.

December 13, 2012

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Video: Suspect Claims Excessive Force by S.C. Deputies

A 19-year-old man has accused three Charleston County (S.C.) Sheriff's deputies of using excessive force during a Nov. 11 traffic stop.

December 10, 2012

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Rough Arrest In S.C.

A suspect has sued three Charleston County (S.C.) Sheriff's deputies, claiming they used excessive force on him during a Nov. 11 traffic stop. Read the full story here.

December 10, 2012

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Video: Suspect Claims Seattle Cop Choked Him

The attorney of a hit-and-run suspect claims a Seattle Police officer used excessive force on his client during a rough arrest in early October.

November 28, 2012

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Rough Arrest In Seattle

Seattle Police officers arrested a hit-and-run suspect, who now claims one of the officers choked him during the rough arrest. Read the full story here.

November 28, 2012

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Federal Civil Rights Probe Targets Albuquerque PD

The Department of Justice launched a civil rights probe of the Albuquerque (N.M.) Police Department Tuesday focusing on officers' use of force.

November 26, 2012

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Video: Burglary Suspect Pinned by Cruiser at Pa. University

A 44-year-old man plans to sue Drexel University and its campus police force for seriously injuring him with a police car during a pursuit last year. Video footage shows a Drexel police officer pinning Johnson against a wall with his patrol car.

November 18, 2012

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LAPD Chief Seeks To Fire 4 Cops In TASER Incident

Four Los Angeles police officers are under scrutiny after one TASERed a handcuffed woman while joking with others at the scene, according to interviews and law enforcement records.

November 18, 2012

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Univ. Cop's Cruiser Pins Burglary Suspect

A 44-year-old man plans to sue Drexel University and its campus police force for seriously injuring him with a police car during a pursuit last year. Read the full story here.

November 18, 2012

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Wash. Officer Gets 4-Year Sentence In Man's Death

A judge sentenced a Spokane (Wash.) Police officer to more than four years in prison on Thursday for using excessive force on a disabled janitor.

November 15, 2012

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Texas Woman Sues Cops After Breast Implant Burst

Rebecca Van Hooser said the officer threw her against her car when he arrested her during a traffic stop in Pantego.

November 4, 2012

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Milwaukee Cops Now Required To Stop Excessive Force

Milwaukee police officers would be required to intervene if they see one of their colleagues using excessive force, according to a new policy expected to be approved by the city's Fire and Police Commission this week.

October 29, 2012