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The most sweeping police reform bill in decades is on its way to the Governor.
The legislation bans chokeholds in most scenarios, requires data collection on the use of force and requires independent investigations when an officer discharges their weapon or causes bodily harm.
The legislation was inspired by the death of George Floyd.
“And we should tell the world to keep watching,” said State Senator Darryl Rouson.
At its center, the legislation creates new training criteria for new officers and recertification of those on the force.
“Not even within agencies do they believe that every single officer is perfect. Training and standards can help that,” said State Senator Audrey Gibson.