A new bill proposed in the Michigan legislature as part of ongoing police reforms, introduced by GOP Representative Ryan Berman of Commerce Township would require that all Michigan police cadets receive at least their blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu or have related grappling expertise.
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One of 11 proposed pieces of Michigan police reform legislation would require that law enforcement officersstatewide be trained to a certain extent in the practice of Brazilian jiu-jitsu or a similar form of fighting, according to the bill and a local affiliate report.
Michigan Rep. Ryan Berman, a Republican, introduced House Bill 4525 on March 16 which would mandate that law enforcement officers be certifiably trained in the rank of blue belt of higher in Brazilian jiu-jitsu from a certified instructor, or equivalent training in a form of grappling, the legislation states.
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan Seldom do you see legislation called "police reform" that could actually help law enforcement but the state of Michigan has an idea that could certainly help, which is probably why it won't pass. Out of the 11 pending bills on police reform, House Bill 4525, authored by Dis
Since the murder of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer sparked a massive cry for change, 30 states have passed police reform laws since May 25, 2020 – the day of Floyd’s death. Michigan is not among them.
Lilliana’s Law: Mother of 3-year-old girl killed by falling lunch table fights to make schools safer
Lilliana Kerr killed in 2017
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Lilliana Kerr was killed on Jan. 20, 2017, after a lunch table fell on top of her while she was attending the Head Start program at St. Albert’s Church in Dearborn Heights. She was 3 years old.
Since then, her mother, Tabatha Kerr, has spent years trying to get laws passed to make schools safer for children.
“She was a sweet little girl. She was very adventurous. Very smart,” Tabatha Kerr said.
The Local 4 Defenders have learned that there is no state law requiring schools to do an annual health and safety inspection. Lilliana’s Law would change that.