In the aftermath of a deadly police shooting in the Four Seasons community last week, a Prince William County supervisor wants to take advantage of police reform measures passed by the Virginia General Assembly this year to appoint a police civilian oversight committee.
The new law grants localities âclear authorityâ to establish civilian committees to investigate and issue findings on complaints against police, as well as officer use-of-force cases, Occoquan District Supervisor Kenny Boddye said in a news release.
The legislation was among many police reform bills finalized by state lawmakers last month, prompted by the May death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the protests that followed. The bills touch every aspect of the stateâs criminal justice system, from traffic stops to prison sentences.
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Man, 79, reported to be armed and threatening suicide, shot by police, dies
A Dumfries man has died after he was shot multiple times by a police officer during a standoff at Four Seasons at Historic Virignia, a gated communtiy just off Route 234.
Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation – On December 10 at 7:14PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 3600 block of Secret Grove Ct in Dumfries (22025) regarding a suicidal individual.
The caller reported to police that her husband was making concerning statements and armed with a handgun. When officers arrived at the home, the husband had left the residence and was reportedly on foot with the handgun in the community.