Government,
Criminal
Aug. 20, 2019
Law on new police use of force standards signed
Flanked by family members of individuals killed by police officers, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law Monday changing the standards of when police can use deadly force.
Flanked by family members of individuals killed by police officers, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law Monday changing the standards of when police can use deadly force.
AB 392 will require officers not to use deadly force unless they "reasonably believe" it is necessary to protect the safety of themselves or others. It also allows police to use force against fleeing suspects if they have attacked someone or the officer believes ...
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