As CT lawmakers debate the future of police in schools, some local leaders oppose changes
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As CT lawmakers debate the future of police in schools, some local leaders oppose changes
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Law allowing Connecticut citizens to sue police for egregious violations goes into effect July 1
News 12 Staff
Updated on:Apr 21, 2021, 1:06pm EDT
George Floyd s murder led to a major overhaul of police rules in Connecticut.
After Floyd s murder, thousands took to Connecticut s streets and lawmakers passed sweeping police reforms.
Some changes started immediately - it s now easier to decertify police officers for excessive force or racial profiling.
Towns can form civilian review boards with subpoena power, and officers must get a behavioral health assessment every five years. This is about a system and individuals within a system who need to be cleaned out. And this is the first step, state Sen. Doug McCrory says.