Congressmen Cedric Richmond and Garret Graves have teamed up to introduce legislation that would provide funding for police training on ways to de-escalate confrontations, and help provide law enforcement access to non-lethal weapons. Graves says the goal is to bridge gaps between life and death…:
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Graves says this is a five year bill which provides 130 million dollars in grants in the first year.

The measure comes in response to the shootings of black men by officers, including that of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge. His son, Cameron, spoke today about the incident and encouraged people who protest — to do so peacefully…:
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His attorneys said today the cops involved should be indicted sooner than later.

The Richland Parish Sheriff’s Deputy who left his police K-9 in a hot car has pleaded guilty to criminal charges in the incident. District Attorney Mack Lancaster says John Cummings admitted to leaving the K-9 Deputy Duke in the car, then filing a false police report. He says the fact that Cummings lied about what happened is what’s most upsetting…:
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Cummings pleaded guilty plea to one count of animal cruelty and one count of criminal mischief.

Alabama Coach Nick Saban says left tackle Cam Robinson and defensive back Hootie Jones will not face suspension if they change their behavior internally. Robinson and Jones were arrested in May in Monroe on drug and gun charges but the charges were dropped.