A Police Reform Bill gets Initial Bipartisan Approval in the State Senate
March 25, 2021 7:36AM CDT
University City Democrat Senator Brian Williams’ bill bans police chokeholds, toughens penalties for officers who sexually assault people in custody, and prevents officers with misconduct from moving between police departments without accountability.
The Ferguson native and the first black man elected to the Missouri Senate in 20 years – says improving police/community relations is deeply personal. He gained support from members of the GOP Supermajority by his position QUOTE “to help upstanding law enforcement officers rid their ranks of the few bad actors who tarnish their honored profession. “ A similar bill has passed a House Committee.
