A fatal police shooting during an armed robbery in Midvale has sparked urgent questions about how our officers handle high-stakes situations. Expect some heated town halls and calls for more transparency from the department in the coming weeks.
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Taxpayers could be on the hook for potential legal settlements or the costs of implementing new mandatory training programs.
Advocacy groups pushing for police reform will likely gain momentum to demand policy changes.
The family of the deceased and the officers involved are facing a traumatic and life-altering situation.
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A teenager pleaded guilty to manslaughter following a fatal stabbing, but later his conviction was overturned, and his case was dismissed. Now, he and his mother filed a lawsuit against the prosecutors and the police department.
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