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Chicago police shooting data may reveal new ways to reduce deaths and racial disparity

  • Written by The Conversation Contributor

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is currently investigating the Chicago Police Department.

The high-profile police shooting of teen Laquan McDonald – combined with the city’s efforts to prevent the public from learning about it – prompted the investigation.

Given that the Justice Department is playing hardball with Ferguson,...

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