Rep. Velazquez Bill Would Impose New Standards, Penalties for Police Abuses
June 23, 2020
June 23, 2020
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) has authored legislation, the "Law Enforcement Oversight and Reform Act," which would implement tough new standards for law enforcement officers. In addition to banning chokeholds, the measure would institute new penalties when police officers act recklessly and use disproportionate force.
"New Yorkers and the American people have . . .
Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) has authored legislation, the "Law Enforcement Oversight and Reform Act," which would implement tough new standards for law enforcement officers. In addition to banning chokeholds, the measure would institute new penalties when police officers act recklessly and use disproportionate force.
"New Yorkers and the American people have . . .