Washington legislature approves duty to intervene police reform bill
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Bills aim to address police use of force
The bills move through legislation, addressing how and when police could implement use of force. Q13 Steve Kiggins reports.
OLYMPIA, Wash. - The Washington Legislature on Tuesday approved a measure requiring police to intervene if they see a fellow officer using, or attempting to use excessive force.
On a 31-18 vote, the Senate concurred with changes made in the House to the bill, which was prompted by the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd and ensuing Black Lives Matter protests last year. The measure now heads to Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee for his signature.
Guilty verdicts in Floyd s death bring joy - and wariness
AARON MORRISON, GILLIAN FLACCUS and JACQUELYN MARTIN, Associated Press
April 21, 2021
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1of38People cheer after a guilty verdict was announced at the trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin for the 2020 death of George Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Minneapolis, Minn. Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of Floyd.Morry Gash/APShow MoreShow Less
2of38London Williams, 31, of Harrisburg, Pa., bursts into tears on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Washington, after hearing that former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.Jacquelyn Martin/APShow MoreShow Less
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Connecticut residents, community leaders react to Chauvin guilty verdict
News 12 Staff
Updated on:Apr 21, 2021, 11:16am EDT
The guilty verdict of former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin has brought a sense of relief to many in Connecticut who say this was a cut and dry case.
Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with his knee on the Black man’s neck in a case that triggered worldwide protests, violence and a furious re-examination of racism and policing in the U.S.
Danbury Police Chief Patrick Ridenhour says the verdict should send a strong message to cities and towns to be more thorough in the screening process for new officers.