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The Star obtained records from more than 600 police encounters over two-and-a-half years in Kansas City that show officers used force at a disproportionate rate against Black people.
The police department’s data included incidents involving bullets, bean bag rounds, police dogs, Tasers, pepper spray and physical maneuvers.
This story was originally published January 26, 2022 at 5:00 AM.
Katie Moore
The Kansas City Star