Congressman Steve Cohen Reintroduces Police Training and Independent Review Act
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, has reintroduced the Police Training and Independent Review Act. This legislation aims to rebuild trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve by preventing police-involved deaths and promoting independent, impartial investigations into incidents where law enforcement officials use deadly force. The bill seeks to create financial incentives for states to mandate training for officers on fair and impartial policing, as well as best practices for interacting with individuals with disabilities and mental illnesses. Additionally, it encourages communities to utilize independent prosecutors for investigations into deadly force incidents. Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois introduced a companion measure in the Senate. Congressman Cohen highlighted the disproportionate number of African Americans killed during interactions with law enforcement, citing cases like Tyre Nichols, Philando Castille, Eric Garner, Michael Brown,...
