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A Fullterton police officer killed a man in 2024 by firing a bean bag round that pierced the man's chest. The use of force was ruled justified, but the incident raises questions about law ...

This post was updated Sept. 17 at 8:26 p.m. The UC Board of Regents approved the UCLA police department’s request for less-than-lethal munition launchers and sponge rounds at a Wednesday meeting. The ...

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