Claim of excessive police force to be examined
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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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