Police chief says he will take concerns of brutality seriously
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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