Washington lawmakers and grassroots groups push for police accountability
The Derek Chauvin guilty verdict arrived as the Washington State Legislature works on police reform and accountability bills before the end of the session. Author: Christine Pae (KING 5) Published: 6:16 AM PDT April 21, 2021 Updated: 6:22 AM PDT April 21, 2021
TACOMA, Wash. The guilty verdict handed to Derek Chauvin Tuesday for the death of George Floyd has sparked hope among some Washington state lawmakers that it will lead to lasting police accountability.
Among the police reform bills being hashed out in the state legislature is House Bill 1054, which if passed would enact overarching police tactic reforms statewide. It would ban chokeholds, no-knock warrants, and also limit law enforcement s use of tear gas and military-style equipment, as well as place limits on when officers can shoot at a moving vehicle during a pursuit.