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DJ Qualls says he's growing a "police brutality beard" because every time he shaves his face he cuts a scar he got in Vancouver.

Last night, the American actor told the story of his alleged beating in September at the hands of a Vancouver police officer on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.

"I guess this cop saw me and decided that I look dangerous and a threat to public safety....I know, it was awful," Qualls told the talk-show host.

Ferguson asked Qualls if the VPD apologized.

"We're working that out," he replied.

Qualls, who starred in Road Trip and Hustle & Flow, said an apology would be enough for him. He said he's not suing the police because he doesn't want to take taxpayers' money.

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