The Vallejo Police Department has faced allegations of officer-involved killings and assaults, prompting families of victims and the ACLU to urge a state oversight board to consider revoking some officers’ badges. Family members of those killed testified at a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training meeting, highlighting cases such as the shooting deaths of Ronnell Foster and Willie McCoy. The ACLU has filed a formal complaint with the commission, calling for decertification investigations of current and former Vallejo police officers accused of misconduct, including excessive force and allowing police dogs to maul individuals.
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Scientists solve the mystery of sea turtles’ ‘lost years’
Scientists have used satellite trackers to study the movements of young sea turtles during their early life stages, filling in a significant data gap. By attaching GPS tags to the shells of young turtles and tracking their movements in the Gulf of Mexico, researchers found that the turtles actively swim rather than passively drift with ocean currents. The study provides valuable insights into how young turtles navigate the ocean, highlighting the importance of the Gulf...
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