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Democratic caucus-of-color outlines plans to combat police brutality

June 2, 2020 By Bill Werner

Modify laws on police use-of-force and increase penalties for violations — a key element of broad-ranging legislation being introduced by a group of Democratic lawmakers-of-color in the Minnesota House. It would make it an officer’s legal duty to intervene if a fellow officer wrongfully uses force, so-called “warrior training” would be prohibited, and oversight of officer licensing and training would be increased. And the attorney general’s office would be the primary investigator and prosecutor of officer-involved deaths, instead of local jurisdictions.

Representative Carlos Mariani from Saint Paul says it rises to “the highest level of responsibility” for lawmakers to act in the quickly-approaching special session. “There are no other issues more important than the public safety and well-being of Minnesotans, of our communities,” he says.

Backers say among many other measures, the legislation would also ensure independence of medical examiners.

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