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Coverage dated March 27, 2024

Why did more than 1,000 people die after police subdued them with force that isn't meant to kill?

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In hundreds of cases, officers weren’t taught or didn’t follow best safety practices for physical force and weapons, creating a recipe for death.

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  1. WUSA9

    Why did more than 1,000 people die after police subdued them with force that isn't meant to kill? (opens WUSA9)

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    In hundreds of cases, officers weren’t taught or didn’t follow best safety practices for physical force and weapons, creating a recipe for death.

  2. FOX 2 St. Louis

    Why did more than 1,000 people die after police subdued them with force that wasn’t meant to kill? (opens FOX 2 St. Louis)

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    An investigation led by The Associated Press has found that, over a decade, more than 1,000 people died after police subdued them through physical holds, stun guns, body blows and other force not intended to be lethal.

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