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Florida police drop swimming requirement in North Miami
North Miami shifts policy to drop a 150 foot swimming test for recruits, aiming to diversify a 60 percent black city and fill 14 vacancies. Mayor Celestin cites intimidation by non swimmers and a lack of drowning incidents as reasons, while experts note lower swimming proficiency among blacks and historic access issues.
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North Miami
Doug Brown
Florida
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Miami
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Florida International University