State Could Investigate Police Involved Shootings
January 19th, 2016 by Mike Vasilinda
Following a rash of police involved shootings in Florida, legislation has been filed that will require independent investigations of the shootings and the creation of a database of police shootings. No such database currently exists and the state investigates in less than half the cases. State Senator Geraldine Thompson says requiring the reporting would restore public confidence.
“The facts are what’s important. And when you talk about law enforcement agencies investigating themselves, you’re investigating the people that you out to dinner with. That you do our for drinks with, you socialize with. and so the question with the public is, is it fair, and is it impartial?” asks Thompson.
The legislation is supported by the NAACP. No cost has yet been determined.
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