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Gov. Newsom signs legislation to restrict police officers’ use of deadly force
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that changes the language governing when officers are allowed to use deadly force. Now they can do so only when it’s “necessary,” rather than when it’s merely “reasonable.”
By Rico Gagliano • • 1 min readGovernor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that changes the language governing when officers are allowed to use deadly force. Now they can do so only when it’s “necessary,” rather than when it’s merely “reasonable.” Politico's Jeremy White calls it "one of the nation’s toughest police use-of-force standards."
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The full episode
1 of 5New law restricts use-of-force in California- 0:00Gov. Newsom signs legislation to restrict police officers’ use of deadly forceYou’re reading this
- 8:08Democrats' legal brief on Supreme Court: reality check or threat?
- 16:06What it's like transitioning from homelessness to housing
- 28:40Protest anthems past and present
- 43:47Planting alternative grapes that can withstand climate change