UCR community speaks out against proposed changes to UCPD policies
Highlander Ryan Poon /HIGHLANDER The UC Regents proposed changes to the Universitywide Police Policies and Administrative Procedures on February 5. Those proposed changes include revisions to the “Use of Force” policy which was originally updated based on legislative changes to the use of deadly force in Assembly Bill 392. The proposed policy also adds revision to emphasize de-escalation. Some new policies that were drafted include the use of body-worn video cameras, concealed carry weapons for UCPD officers and the implementation of a new systemwide response team. Chapter 15: Body ...