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 May 6, 2005
Police chief says he will take concerns of brutality seriously
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- The Providence police chief says he there is no indication that excessive force was used against the man accused of killing a police detective yesterday.

Esteban Carpio appeared with a swollen and bruised face in court today, and with a spit shield covering the bottom of his face.

A spokeswoman for the Department of Corrections says the shield is a universal precaution taken when someone is bleeding, or if authorities believe he might become combative.

Chief Dean Esserman says that if Carpio�s family has allegations or concerns that excessive force was used, the department will not be deaf to them.

Esserman also announced funeral arrangements for Allen.

A wake will be held Wednesday, and a funeral will be held the following day.

 

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