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Trump denounced in protests across US

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Five people were shot and injured near Seattle, but police said the shootings and the protest were unrelated

Videos: Thousands protest Trump win around US

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The raw divisions exposed by the presidential race were on full display across America on Wednesday

Cleveland police union strikes back after councilman critiques '300-pounder' cop

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Councilman’s comment stemmed from PD’s demand for riot gear that properly fit officers

Video: Man knocks out Brussels police chief during violent protest

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Chief had been chasing people who had attacked police even though he was not wearing extensive protective gear

'Recipe for disaster': Groups say GOP convention protest area could foster clashes

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One organizer said Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson and Police Chief Calvin Williams will be to blame if anyone is hurt during the convention

Police union questions why Pa. officers weren't in riot gear at Trump protests

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The president said his officers were denied the protective gear

In Minneapolis, distrust flares after officers cleared in fatal shooting

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The question of whether Jamar Clark was handcuffed by the officers was central in the case

5 steps of riot prep: How to do crowd control correctly

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When the world is watching and crowds are at their worst, make sure your officers are at their best

Video: Mo. police deploy crowd control tactics at Trump protest

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At least four people were arrested and police used pepper spray on at least twice

Cleveland seeks 2K riot-control suits for GOP convention

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The city is slated to have thousands of police officers on hand for the convention

Policing Matters Podcast: Are PERF's use of force recommendations misguided?

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Doug and Jim also offer lessons from law enforcement’s handling of Super Bowl 50 that agencies can use when preparing for their own large scale event

Sheriff's social media comments on fatal Ore. occupier shooting draw outrage

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Critics said the comments 'only inflame an already tense situation and incite further violence'

Ranchers who inspired Ore. occupation report to prison

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Federal authorities made no immediate attempt to retake the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge

Baltimore police prepare for protests as 1st Freddie Gray trial comes to close

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The city's preparations stem from the looting, violence and arson that followed Gray's death in April

For police, shootings reinforce need for military-style gear

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In the span of six days, police suddenly have a pair of poster cases for the use of military-style equipment

1 after another, Chicago police videos made public

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Authorities are debating whether a fourth video showing a 2013 fatal OIS of an unarmed man should be made public

Chicago mayor: Officer-involved shooting brought city to 'inflection point'

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Justice Department officials say they use patterns-and-practices probes to identify systemic failings

Minneapolis protesters thanked for 'peaceful' withdrawal from precinct camp

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Officials shut down the encampment because of safety risks and impact on emergency response times

8 arrested as Minneapolis police tear down protest camp

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Officers told about 50 chanting demonstrators camped outside the precinct to disperse and began removing tents

Minn. police union calls out public employee union's support of protestors

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The Minneapolis police union, which has defended the officers, has yet to release a statement of its own

Protest over fatal Chicago police shooting ties up retail district

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Hundreds of protesters chanted "16 shots! 16 shots!" and stopped traffic for blocks to express their anger

Chicago awaits more protests over police shooting

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In the city, protest groups are expected to stage more demonstrations in the days ahead

2 arrested in Chicago protests after release of police shooting video

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The protests came a few hours after Chicago police released the video of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald's 2014 death

'No one feels safe': New Orleans on edge after mass shooting

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Authorities said the shootout that wounded 17 people Sunday night was probably gang-related

Authorities: Video from Minn. shooting is inconclusive

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Protesters have been calling for investigators to release video of the shooting

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