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Dallas Police Adopts 'Duty To Intervene' Policy To Prevent Abuse

Protesters gather in front of Dallas City Hall on Tuesday. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and local officials were inside to discuss the response to protests in Texas over the death of George Floyd. LM Otero/AP hide caption

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Updates: The Fight Against Racial Injustice

Dallas Police Adopts 'Duty To Intervene' Policy To Prevent Abuse

The rule requires police to act to prevent officers from using excessive force. The order comes after widespread outrage over the killing of George Floyd while being restrained by Minneapolis Police.

Thursday

Brandt Jean's Act Of Grace Toward His Brother's Killer Sparks A Debate Over Forgiving

Brandt Jean, Botham Jean's younger brother, hugs former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger in court after saying he forgives her for killing his brother. Guyger received a 10-year prison sentence for murder. via REUTERS hide caption

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Brandt Jean's Act Of Grace Toward His Brother's Killer Sparks A Debate Over Forgiving

"I'm proud of you my son, Brandt. Your load is lighter," Allison Jean wrote on Thursday, after her son forgave and hugged the woman who killed Botham Jean.

Friday

'I Hate Myself,' Former Dallas Police Officer Who Killed Neighbor Tells Jurors

Fired Dallas police officer Amber Guyger becomes emotional as she testifies in her murder trial on Friday. She told police she thought that her neighbor's apartment was her own and that he was an intruder. Tom Fox/AP hide caption

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National

'I Hate Myself,' Former Dallas Police Officer Who Killed Neighbor Tells Jurors

In her first public comments about the shooting, Amber Guyger says she was scared Botham Jean was going to kill her when she shot him in his home last September.

Sunday

Trial Begins For Former Dallas Cop Who Killed Unarmed Black Neighbor

Amber Guyger, the former Dallas police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black man in his own home told a 911 dispatcher, "I thought it was my apartment" several times as she waited for emergency responders to arrive. Guyger is charged in the September, 2018 killing of Botham Jean. Mesquite Police Department via AP hide caption

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National

Trial Begins For Former Dallas Cop Who Killed Unarmed Black Neighbor

Amber Guyger, who is white, said she entered the wrong apartment thinking it was her own, and shot Botham Shem Jean, 26, because she thought he was a burglar. Her trial begins on Monday.

Friday

Jury Selection Set To Begin In Case Of Ex-Dallas Cop Who Killed Black Neighbor

Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger fatally shot an unarmed black neighbor whose apartment she said she entered by mistake, believing it to be her own. AP hide caption

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Criminal Justice Collaborative

Jury Selection Set To Begin In Case Of Ex-Dallas Cop Who Killed Black Neighbor

The defense team for the white former Dallas police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black neighbor last September is expected to argue she was defending herself and the killing was a mistake.

Jury Selection Begins For Ex-Dallas Police Officer Who Shot Man In His Own Home

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Tuesday

'Called To Rise': Dallas Police Chief On Overcoming Racial Division

Dallas Police Chief David Brown briefs the media about a shooting at Dallas Police headquarters on June 15, 2015. Tony Gutierrez/AP hide caption

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Author Interviews

'Called To Rise': Dallas Police Chief On Overcoming Racial Division

Last year, Dallas Police Chief David Brown was the face of leadership after a gunman killed five police officers during a protest. He has since retired from the force and wrote a book about his life.

'Called To Rise': Dallas Police Chief On Overcoming Racial Division

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Tuesday

After Attack On Dallas Police, Recruits More Committed To Law Enforcement

Trainees participate in a tactical defense class at the Dallas Police Basic Training Academy. The officer deaths in July strengthened the camaraderie among recruits training at the academy. Yvonne Muther/NPR hide caption

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National

After Attack On Dallas Police, Recruits More Committed To Law Enforcement

Police academy trainees say when a gunman targeted and killed law enforcement officers during a peaceful protest in their city in July, it strengthened their resolve to become officers.

Thursday

Dallas Police Chief David O. Brown Announces His Retirement

Dallas Police Chief David Brown, who had drawn some criticism during his tenure and also widespread praise for his response to the July sniper attack that killed five officers, has announced his retirement. He says he will step down on Oct. 22 after 33 years with Dallas police. Tony Gutierrez/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

Dallas Police Chief David O. Brown Announces His Retirement

In his statement, Brown suggests that the July 7 sniper attack that claimed the lives of five officers has taken its toll. He is ending his 33-year career with the police.

Wednesday

Dallas Police Recruitment Call Answered, But Pay Issues Are A Concern

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National

Dallas Police Recruitment Call Answered, But Pay Issues Are A Concern

Hundreds of applicants poured into the Dallas police following the fatal shooting of five officers. But comparatively low salaries continue to complicate efforts to recruit and retain good officers.

Dallas Police Recruitment Call Answered, But Pay Issues Are A Concern

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Monday

In Dallas, An Already-Embattled Police Department Mourns

Dallas police officer Kimberly Howard wears a cross given to her earlier in the day by a random well-wisher outside department headquarters in Dallas on Saturday. Gerald Herbert/AP hide caption

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In Dallas, An Already-Embattled Police Department Mourns

Dallas police, reeling from last week's shootings, already suffer from low pay and poor morale. But citizens have been rallying around officers, suggesting the events could be a turning point.

In Dallas, An Already-Embattled Police Department Mourns

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Thursday

Snipers Kill 5 Police Officers, Wound Several Others At Dallas Protest

Dallas police detain a driver after several police officers were shot Thursday evening in downtown Dallas. Snipers shot police officers — killing several — during a peaceful protest, the city's police chief said at a news conference. L.M. Otero/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

Snipers Kill 5 Police Officers, Wound Several Others At Dallas Protest

Gunmen attacked the officers at the end of Thursday's rally against police shootings of black men earlier this week. Three suspects are in custody and one is dead after a standoff in a parking garage.