Legislation by Rep. Moore Omokunde would decertify police officers trying to avoid firing, investigation. //end headline wrapper ?>Police. Photo by Highway Patrol Images / (CC BY)
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.
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Red Arrow Park Dontre Hamilton memorial funds approved
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It has been seven years since Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney shot and killed Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park. Family, friends, local leaders and supporters gathered on Friday at the scene of the shooting to celebrate what the family has coined Dontre Day.
Hamilton was killed April 30, 2014, after a Starbucks employee called the police on him for sleeping in Red Arrow Park. Hamilton, who suffered from schizophrenia, was shot 14 times by Manney, who was fired for his actions leading up to the shooting, but not for his use of force.
Hamilton s family members said they were grateful to the many local activists who have been marching and protesting throughout the last year.