Task Force Calls for Overhaul of U.S. Police Training, National Standards to Reduce Use of Force
The Task Force on Policing concludes police training must focus more on critical communication and de-escalation skills.
The Task Force on Policing concludes police training must focus more on critical communication and de-escalation skills.
A report released today by the National Commission on COVID-19 and Criminal Justice shows that domestic violence incidents in the U.S. increased by 8.1% following the imposition of lockdown orders during the 2020 pandemic.
In addition to banning chokeholds and restricting use of no-knock warrants, the Task Force on Policing surmised that requiring officer intervention key increase accountability amongst law enforcement.
Despite increase, homicide rates remain well below historical highs.
Expert panel identifies critical policy elements, caveats to inform debates on banning chokeholds and no-knock warrants, requiring officers to intervene when witnessing misconduct by peers
Cumberbatch, Warren, Bailey Promoted as Staff Grows, Diversifies
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