Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Trump Signs Executive Order on Safe Policing; Bans Police Use of Excessive Force,Chokeholds

President Donald Trump signed an executive order today (June 16, 2020) on "safe policing for safe communities," according to the CBN News website.

The order encourages police agencies nationwide to adopt best practices on the use of force.

"Chokeholds will be banned except when an officer's life is at risk," Trump said.

The executive order also launches a co-responder program where health and social workers will join officers on nonviolent calls, such as those dealing with mental health.

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