LETTER Re: Newport Police Arrest at St. Patrick's Day Parade
This letter was sent to the Newport Chief of Police regarding the arrest of a 16-year-old at the Newport St. Patrick's Day parade on March 15, in which the officers appear to use excessive force. The letter requests clarity as to why the amount of force was deemed reasonable by the Department, based on the information the Chief and Department had available to review.
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