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Coalition of Law Enforcement Unions Applauds State Lawmakers for their Work on Police Reform News provided by Share this article Share this article OLYMPIA, Wash., March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A broad coalition of Washington state law enforcement unions, representing more than 14,000 officers, released a letter Wednesday urging lawmakers to continue their work on police accountability reform in the 2021 legislative session. "We do not want the tragedies that have occurred across our nation and here in Washington to be repeated," said Teresa Taylor, Executive Director of WACOPS. "We suppor...

PARKER MILES BLOHM / KNKX A proposal to impose sweeping restrictions on police tactics and techniques in Washington is highlighting stark differences of opinion between police and reform groups. That divide was on display Tuesday in the House Public Safety committee during a lengthy, virtual public hearing on an omnibus bill sponsored by Democratic state Rep. Jesse Johnson. His measure, which is co-sponsored by several other Democrats, would ban: Chokeholds and neckholds The use of tear gas The acquisition and use of military-grade equipment Methods to obscure identifiable information on p...

Community members gathered in June for a celebration of life for Manuel Ellis, who was killed by Tacoma police in March. In this photo, one of the attendees hangs a flyer with Ellis’ image that says “Happy Father’s Day Manny.” Credit: Parker Miles Blohm / KNKX Police and reformers face off over proposal to ban chokeholds, tear gas and military equipment By A proposal to impose sweeping restrictions on police tactics and techniques in Washington is highlighting stark differences of opinion between police and reform groups. That divide was on display Tuesday ...

OLYMPIA — A Washington legislative committee Tuesday heard testimony on a sweeping bill that would ban a range of police tactics, from chokeholds, neck restraints and tear gas, to use of military gear and no-knock warrants.