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July 26, 2021
New sweeping police reform laws are now in effect in Washington, impacting every jurisdiction in the state, including Clarkston. Police accountability legislation, prompted by the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and many others, include bans on use of chokeholds, neck restraints and no-knock warrants. In addition, the dozen police reform bills signed by Gov. Jay Inslee require officers to intervene if another law enforcement official engages in excessive force a law inspired by the officers who didn’t stop Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin from pressing a knee to Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes.
The bills create an independent office to review the use of deadly force by police, make it easier to decertify police for bad acts and require officers to use “reasonable care,” including exhausting deescalation tactics, when carrying out their duties. The use of tear gas and car chases are restricted, and it’s easier to sue officers when the
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Ford Countyâs first payment of federal money from the American Rescue Plan Act should be about $1.2 million. Monday night the board approved hiring Bellwether LLC for $20,000. The law says counties can hire someone for consultation, management, oversight and compliance with the act. Board member Chuck Aubry said he has read everything he can about the act and that rules about what the money can be spent for keep changing.
Also the board approved an increase in the salary for the Ford County Public Defender to $127,861. The increase is mandated by the state.
Also the board approved the purchase of property in Lyman Township by Michael and Janet Walker for $824. The county sold the property for what it paid in delinquent taxes.
Joel Hurst, Author at realbusiness.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from realbusiness.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.