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DHS Use of Force Allegations 2016-2019

The Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General audited and issued recommendations regarding excessive-use-of-force allegations, but the Department only partially implemented these recommendations between 2016 and 2019.

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What recommendations did the DHS OIG make after its excessive-use-of-force audit, and which were implemented between 2016 and 2019?

The Office of Inspector General (DHS OIG) audited component handling of and issued recommendations to centralize oversight, improve case tracking, update policies, and strengthen training; DHS formall...