legislation: 102-hres-122

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102-hres-122 102 hres 122 Condemning the high incidence of police brutality in the United States. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1991-04-11 1992-07-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. House Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-29] CA D W000187 0 Supports: (1) the investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the violation of Rodney King's civil rights by the Los Angeles Police Department; and (2) the efforts of the Congressional Black and Hispanic Caucuses to ensure an investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) of the incidents and patterns of police brutality in the United States in recent years. Commends: (1) the decision of DOJ to undertake such an investigation; and (2) police officers who uphold the law in exercising their responsibilities and whose practices toward individuals in police custody are humane. Urges: (1) full prosecution and the removal from service of police officers who engage in police brutality in violation of Federal, State, and local law; and (2) police departments to develop policies and procedures to guide officers in the proper use of force, to reduce the police brutality that occurs after individuals are in police custody, and to develop approaches for fostering better dialogue between the departments and the communities they serve. 2021-06-02T13:58:08Z  

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