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New law restricts use-of-force in California
Governor Gavin Newsom today 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 • • 51m ListenGovernor Gavin Newsom today 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.”
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5 storiesGov. 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.”
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