New reforms cause confusion and uncertainty, WA police say. Advocates say the laws just need time
Several new police reform laws took effect in Washington last week, requiring de-escalation by police and restricting their use of force.
The new laws are proving to be controversial among law enforcement agencies, with police chiefs pointing to confusion over how they should be implemented. But supporters say the new laws reflect the public will, and should be given time to work.
The stateâs new use of force law raises the bar for when police can detain someone who is running away. Within days of the law taking effect, the Pierce County Sheriffâs office said those new restrictions prevented deputies from pursuing a murder suspect in Puyallup.
Legitimate issues that need to be addressed in new state policing laws
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KUOW - New reforms cause confusion and uncertainty, WA police say Advocates say the laws just need time
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What new Washington police accountability laws do and don t do
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