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N.Y. Man's Death Prompts Police Introspection On Use Of Force

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Funeral services are being held for Eric Garner, a New York City man who died in police custody last week in Staten Island. A video of the incident shows one officer using an apparent chokehold on Garner before he died. The incident is prompting the New York Police Department to rethink how it trains all its officers in the use of force.

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Joel Rose is a correspondent on NPR's National Desk. He covers immigration and breaking news.