Kansas Police Disciplined for Use of Force at Walmart and Hotel

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Two Kansas City police officers have been disciplined after a video of them pinning down a man accused of stealing a pizza at Walmart was posted on TikTok. The police department found that the officers made mistakes, including using a technique that is not approved or trained by the department. The charge of hindering an investigation was dropped against the man. The officers involved have been disciplined and will undergo further training. The incident is being investigated by the police department.
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