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NEW BLOG IN OUR POLICING SERIES: Ending police violence.
Washington state lawmakers are considering several bold and impactful ideas to curb police violence, this post explores three of these ideas.
Read below for a breakdown
Banning deadly and dangerous tactics (HB 1054)
This bill would prohibit things such as:
Chokeholds
Neck restraints
use of tear gas
no knock warrants
use of police dogs during arrests
Making de-escalation the standard (HB 1310)
This bill will make it clear that all Washington law enforcement officers are expected to use their de-escalation training, without resorting to use of force unless circumstances require it
Removing legal barriers to holding officers and their agencies accountable (HB 1202)
When police violate a person’s rights, there are barriers to holding them accountable, like qualified immunity from civil liability. HB 1202 would create a new legal path for accountability.
Passing these bills is an important step toward advancing racial justice, preventing and deterring future police violence and, when such abuse occurs, increasing the chances its victims are compensated for the harms suffered. Read more:https://aclu-wa.org/story/exploring-divestmentreinvestment-approach-policing-aclu-wa-blog-series-2 …
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