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AP and partners reveal scope of police force cases in three-year investigation
The AP with Howard Center and FRONT LINE examined thousands of records, receiving over 700 autopsy reports and video in many cases. It finds force used across cities and states, with Black Americans disproportionately affected, and notes many deaths occurred even without clear threats while prone restraint and data gaps hinder transparency.
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Howard Center For Investigative Journalism
University of Maryland
Arizona State University
Frontline
PBS
Department of Justice