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Utah Self-Defense Law Makes It Harder to Charge Problem Cops

From the article: “While there are ready explanations for why officer have fired weapons in multiple shootings, former Salt Lake City Police Chief Chris Burbank, who now works at the California-based Center for Policing Equity, says the shootings could be an indication that some officers have become over reliant on their weapons.”

“Burbank said each shooting should be investigated on its own merits, but departments should, but don’t often, pay attention if an officer fires in multiple cases.”

By Gabriela Felitto

Continue reading the article on Thecrimereport.org. 

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