My Response
As you are aware, there are multiple provisions in the bill and it’s hard to say yea or nay without breaking them down into their individual parts. There are also contextual data sets that need to be explored.
Everyone in the justice system understands that we have to do better. We all took an oath to enforce laws equally for
everyone. We acknowledge that some officers have made mistakes, and some have engaged in criminal conduct.
Unjustified use of force or conduct based on a person’s race or any other characteristic is repugnant. The only way to reduce today’s soring rates of violence is to gain the trust of the communities we serve.