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    After The Capitol Attack, Does Police MAGA Sentiment Cross the Line?

    Many in law enforcement have cheered on former President Donald Trump. After his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, some say police expressions of that support threaten police legitimacy.
    by Martin Kaste Jan 28, 2021 3 minutes

    Law enforcement agencies around the country are dealing with the fallout of off-duty officers who took part in the Jan. 6 pro-Trump rally that turned into a violent siege of the U.S. Capitol.

    So far, more than 30 off-duty officers have been placed at the rally. In some cities, that fact has shaken confidence in the police.

    "I can't think of anything that's more problematic for trust," says Douglas Wagoner, a member of the Seattle Community Police Commission, "to find out that there are potential officers. ... potentially involved in this attempted

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