By Jayson Campadonia, KABC
Rob Harris from the Los Angeles Police Protective League explains why law enforcement organizations like his no longer oppose the legislation. ”Our biggest fear was paving the way for officer’s split second decisions to be evaluated with hindsight that would then be used to criminally prosecute them.” Language was dropped that would have required officers to take specific steps before using deadly force. Cops were worried a so-called checklist would make it easier to prosecute officers. The bill does allow lethal force investigations to examine what actions police took before a shooting – not just at the moment lethal force was used. Several prominent Black Lives Matter activists support the bill. A separate bill will provide funding to train officers on the proposed standards.
