Rep. Roger Goodman proposed an amendment to some of Senate Bill 5919’s language. The legislation, if signed by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, will restore options for law enforcement officers to use force and arrest offenders.
March 8, 2022
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Police reform bill restores options to law enforcement
OLYMPIA - Law enforcement will soon have the authority to use force when detaining individuals and in other situations under legislation passed by the House on Friday. Kevin Fuhr, Moses Lake Police Chief, said last year’s reforms intended to address excessive force instead caused...