Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
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Ohio’s governor has unveiled a new police reform package that proposes millions in grants to local law enforcement agencies. On Wednesday, Governor Mike Dewine (R) said the goal will be to build trust between officers and their communities while increasing police accountability.
Some things in front of the general assembly in the budget: $10 million grant for local law enforcement body cameras and $1 million grant to support agencies to recruit women and minorities. @nbc4i
If it is passed, the bill would create a Peace Officer Oversight Committee, a database of officer discipline and require police training once a year, among other provisions.