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Dean Hannon – Gorham Police Department

Written by CBKN76

Officer Dean Hannon was implicated in a 2006 incident involving allegations of excessive force during an arrest. The suspect alleged that Hannon, along with other officers, used undue physical force, causing injuries. This incident prompted legal scrutiny of the officers’ actions and the department’s training protocols. ([docs.justia.com](https://docs.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/maine/medce/2%3A2007cv00188/35457/33?utm_source=openai))

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