California Cops Banned from Concealing Police Killings
A new California law, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, will put an end to a deceptive policing tactic used against families of people killed by police.
Previously, investigators would interrogate loved ones for information without disclosing the fate of their family member.
Protesters march against police brutality in Los Angeles, California, following a ruling in the cases around the Louisville police killing of Breonna Taylor, September 23, 2020.
- Investigators must now inform families of the incident before questioning them.
- They are barred from lying to families or pressuring them into consenting to interviews.
- Families are allowed to bring a support person to interviews.
This legislation was sparked by a Reveal investigation, which exposed the widespread practice.
Author's summary: California law ends deceptive policing tactic.