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Law enforcement personnel work at the scene following a police-involved shooting of a man in Portland, Ore., on April 16, 2021. An Oregon lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require law enforcement officers complete at least two years of postsecondary education. The bill would push back against the recent trend of lowering police hiring standards by requiring two years of postsecondary education for departments with less than 50 officers and a bachelor's degree for departments with more than 50. (Beth Nakamura/The Oregonian via AP, File)
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