The man got into the Azusa Police cruiser, unbeknownst to department staff, after being released from custody
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Chief Jim McDonnell found two officers justified in using deadly force against Gillian Lauren, but the Police Commission concluded they made serious tactical mistakes
Biden was not in the area when the agent was injured during a negligent discharge of his firearm at the Philadelphia International Airport
The law bars most face coverings during enforcement and requires officers to present identification before detaining individuals
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