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Multiple Sedona residents tell council they experienced police brutality; city staff to follow up

City of Sedona Council · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Several residents recounted personal incidents and alleged a pattern of excessive force by Sedona Police Department officers; organizers said they have met with city staff and requested training changes and further review.

Multiple Sedona residents used the public‑comment period at the Jan. 13 City Council meeting to allege excessive force and mistreatment by members of the Sedona Police Department and to request investigation and training changes.

Timothy Bush told the council the local force had become “the Sedona Brutality Force” and described witnessing officers use force during an incident involving his fiancée. “They were…

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