Banning Chokeholds
National standards are necessary to ensure protection against excessive use of force, including chokeholds, for all Americans. At the same time, states and local jurisdictions cannot wait on Congress to implement reforms that protect their citizens and hold police accountable. As state, local, and federal lawmakers, mayors, law enforcement, and other key stakeholders consider advancing police reform in their respective jurisdiction, CJR recommends the following: Banning chokeholds and similar restraints Emphasizing training in de-escalation and appropriate restraint techniques on the use-of-force spectrum, Working collaboratively with communities most impacted to develop and implement culturally responsive policy solutions, Providing additional federal funding to research various aspects of the criminal justice system in order to inform and advance policies and programs that treat all citizens equally.
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