Confusion besets new police reform laws
Washington state is embarking on a massive experiment in police reform and accountability
Author:
Gene Johnson
Associated Press
SEATTLE Washington state is embarking on a massive experiment in police reform and accountability following the racial justice protests that erupted after George Floyd s murder last year, as nearly a dozen laws took effect Sunday.
But two months after Gov. Jay Inslee signed the bills, law enforcement officials remain uncertain about what they require, leading to discrepancies around the state in how officers might respond or not respond to certain situations, including active crime scenes, welfare checks and mental health crises.
Confusion besets new police reform laws in Washington state
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