New Justice Dept. policy says agents must intervene if they see abuse

[BidenPresident]

The Justice Department has updated its use-of-force policy for the first time in 18 years, telling federal agents they have a duty to intervene if they see other law enforcement officials using excessive force — a change that follows years of protests over police killings.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/05/23/justice-force-policy-intervene-garland/

 

[Matt Dillon]

Not necessarily a bad thing.

 

[BidenPresident]

“Officers will be trained in, and must recognize and act upon, the affirmative duty to intervene to prevent or stop, as appropriate, any officer from engaging in excessive force or any other use of force that violates the Constitution, other federal laws, or Department policies on the reasonable use of force,” the memo states.

 

[Earl]

What about a policy that prevents criminals from resisting arrest?

 

[BidenPresident]

What about a policy that prevents criminals from resisting arrest?

What policy should be changed?

 

[SmarterthanYou]

What about a policy that prevents criminals from resisting arrest?

 

[SmarterthanYou]

I really hope that the first encounter that happens is recorded ROFL

 

[Matt Dillon]

I'm betting encounters such as are described will be very minimal.