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OFF TOPIC - FL - Feds' probe focuses on civil rights

View the article here 01/30/2009 By Travis Griggs Deputies accused of excessive force The Escambia County Sheriff's Office is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice following complaints of civil rights violations by deputies and corrections officers. In a letter to Sheriff David Morgan dated Jan. 9, the Justice Department said the investigation will focus on "use of excessive force by deputies" and the "protection of inmates from harm, including providing adequate medical care, mental health care, protection from violence and sanitation conditions." In a news conference Thursday, Morgan said he welcomed the investigation. "This will be an open and unfettered look at the Escambia Sheriff's Office," Morgan said. "We actually are somewhat excited to have them coming...continue to full post

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