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    Looking Forward with Metro's "Use of Force" Policy

    Aug 07, 2012
    The Clark County district attorney recently cleared Metro police in three officer-involved shootings.  DA Steve Wolfson said the officers acted lawfully in the shootings of three men: Alberto Castillo, Luis Silva, and Rafael Alonso Olivas.
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    Erik Scott Family Drops Case Against Metro

    Mar 16, 2012
    The family of Erik Scott who was gunned down by police at a Costco in 2010, has dropped their lawsuit against Metro. The family cited insurmountable legal hurdles and lack of evidence as a reason.
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    Police beating and the Department of Justice Investigation

    Feb 13, 2012

    Videotape of Henderson police beating and kicking a motorist while on the ground has stirred anger in the community.  The motorist has settled with the city.

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    Metro Under the Microscope for Another Fatal Shooting

    Dec 22, 2011

    Sheriff Doug Gillespie spoke to the press this week to respond to the shooting death of Las Vegan Stanley Gibson this weekend.  He says there has to be an investigation.  But, this makes twelve fatal shootings by police since February.  Is the sheriff in the hot seat?

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