Legislation by Rep. Moore Omokunde would decertify police officers trying to avoid firing, investigation.
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Over the last year, legislators have reflected on how new policy proposals can be used to reform law enforcement. There’s a lot of ground to cover, but freshman Rep.
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) has carved out a particular niche focusing on the certification process for officers. Moore Omokunde’s bill would create a state statute requiring officers to be de-certified for committing use-of-force violations or for quitting while they’re being subjected to an investigation.