Claim of excessive police force to be examined
From Times Staff Reports
The head of the Police Commission directed its inspector general to investigate allegations made Tuesday that officers have used excessive force during a crackdown on crime on skid row.
Commission President John Mack sought the review after several activists complained and showed a photo of a woman’s bruises they said were caused by a police baton.
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