California Cops Banned from Concealing Police Killings
A new California law prohibits a deceptive policing tactic used against families of people killed by police.
Following a Reveal investigation, the legislation was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, requiring investigators to inform families of what happened to their loved one before questioning them.
- Investigators are barred from lying to families or pressuring them into consenting to interviews.
- Families are allowed to bring a support person to interviews.
The legislation aims to crack down on a disturbing, widespread practice.
Author's summary: California law bans deceptive policing tactic.