Baltimore County Council hears from officials, residents as it weighs police reform

Baltimore County Council hears from officials, residents as it weighs police reform

The Baltimore County Council heard passionate pleas Tuesday night in favor of proposed legislation that would ban the use of chokeholds by police — among other reforms — as some officials questioned the consequences of the bill. Nearly 50 people waited for more than six hours to speak during the online hearing. Supporters called the proposal a step in the right direction to address excessive use of force by county police. Councilman Julian Jones, a Democrat and the council’s only Black member, introduced the legislation and said the police department is not holding officers accountable. The legislation would prohibit the ...

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