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Public asks Bozeman commission for records, raises concerns about police use of force after beanbag shooting
Summary
Multiple speakers during public comment urged the commission to prioritize transparency and police training after a Bozeman Police Department encounter where officers fired nonlethal beanbag rounds; callers requested body-camera footage and records.
Several members of the public urged the Bozeman City Commission on Feb. 25 to seek transparency and stronger training in the wake of a recently reported use-of-force incident involving Bozeman police and beanbag rounds.
Sonny Carlson, a Bozeman resident who identified himself during public comment, said he nearly lost his life in a police encounter and said “requests have been made for records and body cam video.” He played or referred to media coverage of the incident and described the…
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