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Federal Control of Officer-Involved Shooting Scenes

The impact of federal authorities taking control of officer-involved shooting scenes on state and local investigations and prosecutions.

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Jan 28, 2026
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What research exists on number-of-rounds fired in police shootings and how training influences that outcome?

in shootings and whether training changes that pattern is substantial but fragmented: large-sample analyses and narrative reviews show low hit rates and that multiple-officer incidents correlate with ...

Jan 25, 2026
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How does federal control of a crime scene affect state investigative access and prosecution in officer‑involved shootings?

When federal authorities assume control of a crime scene in an officer‑involved shooting it can centralize certain evidence collection and bring federal investigative resources and standards to bear, ...