Colo. Senate Democrats: Bill to Limit Use of Prone Restraint Clears Senate
May 03, 2024
May 03, 2024
DENVER, Colorado, May 3 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 2, 2024:
Today the Senate approved legislation to limit law enforcement's use of prone restraint.
Prone restraint is a tactic used by law enforcement that involves placing a person face down to restrain them, and often includes law enforcement officers applying pressure to the person's back or neck.
Sponsored by Senators Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, and Julie Gonza . . .
Today the Senate approved legislation to limit law enforcement's use of prone restraint.
Prone restraint is a tactic used by law enforcement that involves placing a person face down to restrain them, and often includes law enforcement officers applying pressure to the person's back or neck.
Sponsored by Senators Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, and Julie Gonza . . .