Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday signed into law a dozen bills he says will boost law enforcement accountability and address “systemic racism” in the state, calling it a “moral mandate.” “These bills are all going to work in coordination with one another to create a system of accountability and integrity stronger than anywhere else in the nation,” Inslee said in a statement shortly before he signed the bills. The bills signed by the Democratic governor include outright bans on police use of chokeholds, neck restraints ,and no-knock warrants, and requires police officers to intervene if a colleague engages in excessive force. It also requires the establishment of an independent office to review the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers. Police must also use “reasonable care,” such as de-escalation tactics, in carrying out their duties. The legislation restricts the use of tear gas, car chases, and makes it …
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