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Hartford Mayor Fires Officer Who Shot Steven Jones Nine Times

The decision signals a push for higher standards in police responses to mental-health crises.

Kentucky State Police Release Body‑Camera Video in 2023 Excessive‑Force Case After Trooper’s Guilty Plea

California DOJ Opens AB 1506 Probe Into Fatal Alameda County Deputy Shooting in San Leandro

Monitor Reports Cleveland Police Largely Meet Use-of-Force Standards as Incidents Rise

Ohio Jury Acquits Officer Connor Grubb of All Charges in Ta’Kiya Young’s Killing

Detroit Chief Seeks Suspension of Officer After Traffic-Stop Shooting That Wounded Driver

Detroit Police Shoot 18-Year-Old After Gun Displayed During Drive-Thru Traffic Stop

Officials Identify Six Officers in Dundalk Police Shooting That Killed Robert Adams

Glendale Officers Fatally Shoot Man During Welfare Check Near Westgate

Former Columbus Officer Adam Coy Sentenced to 15-to-Life for Andre Hill Killing