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With just two weeks left in the session a House Committee hears the Ferguson-related deadly force bill |
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Wrap: The Ferguson-related bill would restrict the right of officers to shoot a feeling suspect.
Officers would only be allowed to use deadly force if a suspect poses serious physical harm, is trying to escape by using a weapon, or is posing a serious threat to the officer or another person.
Sarah Rossi of the American Civil Liberties Union testified on the bill.
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| Description: "Police officer has to have probable cause to believe that person is going to cause death or serious bodily injury to the officer or another member of the public a person can commit a violent felony and flee and not be a danger to anybody in the public or anybody or police officer." | |
The bill was not met with any opposition within the committee.
Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Kolbie Satterfield
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The Ferguson-related deadly force bil that would tighten restrictions on the use of force by law enforcement officials is expecting a vote on Tuesday |
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Wrap: Currently officers may use deadly force if they believe the force is necessary.
A Ferguson-related bill would restrict an officer's right to kill a suspect if they pose a serious physical injury,are attempting to escape by using a deadly weapon, or posing a serious threat to an officer or another person.
During Monday's Civil and Criminal Proceedings Committee Sarah Rossi of the American Civil Liberties Union expressed concern.
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| Description: "A police officer has to believe that the person fleeing with probable cause is going to cause serious bodily injury or death to a member of the public or the police they can't just commit a violent felony." | |
Committee took no immediate vote on the bill.
Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Kolbie Satterfield