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Whitman'sÂcomments came during a year in which 10 of his officers have been fired since March, six after lying about excessive-force complaints.
Jason Salzman: Denver News Outlets Lie There as Gardner, Gessler, And Whitman Abuse them Jason Salzman 2011
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Whitman'scomments came during a year in which 10 of his officers have been fired since March, six after lying about excessive-force complaints.
Jason Salzman: Denver News Outlets Lie There as Gardner, Gessler, And Whitman Abuse them Jason Salzman 2011
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Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Jacques told Judge Seth Marvin an excessive-force investigation against the officers won't be conducted until Mr. Reed signs a cooperation agreement.
Bail for Alleged Victim Pervaiz Shallwani 2012
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As police inspector general since 2004, Spencer said he has helped to implement practices that have reduced excessive-force complaints.
Crime looms as major issue in Prince George's state's attorney race 2010
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As police inspector general since 2004, Spencer said he has helped to implement practices that have reduced excessive-force complaints.
Crime looms as major issue in Prince George's state's attorney race 2010
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As police inspector general since 2004, Spencer said he has helped to implement practices that have reduced excessive-force complaints.
Crime looms as major issue in Prince George's state's attorney race 2010
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Benedetta “Bennie” Rosato is a maverick lawyer who prosecutes police misconduct and excessive-force cases, and business at her firm of Rosato & Biscardi has never been better.
Courting Trouble Scottoline, Lisa 1993
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Chicago police in 2009 excessive-force case A federal jury ruled Friday that North Chicago police did not use excessive force or violate the rights of a man who was shocked with a Taser during his 2009 arrest.
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A King County judge on Friday ordered the Seattle Police Department to pay $129,000 in legal costs to a 72-year-old man who was improperly denied public records relating to an excessive-force complaint he brought against officers.
The Seattle Times 2011
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Seattle police must pay $129K for records delay A King County judge ordered the Seattle Police Department on Friday to pay $129,000 in legal costs to a 72-year-old man who was improperly denied public records relating to an excessive-force complaint he brought against officers.
The Seattle Times 2011
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