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Publication Date: February 26, 2026 - 13:37

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Kingston police use-of-force incidents decline in 2025: year-end report

February 26, 2026
A new year-end report shows that Kingston police officers used force less frequently in 2025 compared with the year prior, with overall incidents dropping to 63 from 73 in 2024.


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