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San Francisco Police Officers Misidentified Suspect Due to Typo, Report States

A watchdog agency reported that San Francisco police officers misidentified a suspect as a car thief because of a typo in the license plate number. This misidentification led to the use of excessive force during the arrest.

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A watchdog agency reported that San Francisco police officers misidentified a suspect as a car thief because of a typo in the license plate number. This misidentification led to the use of excessive force during the arrest.

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After a Typo, Officers Used Excessive Force in an Arrest, a Report Finds

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San Francisco Police Officers Misidentified Suspect Due to Typo, Report States