Bill to address use of force policies in Colorado passes first committee after hours of testimony

Senate Bill 217 addresses everything from body-worn cameras to data collection to the liability of officers when excessive force is used.

Denver7's Meghan Lopez has the story.

COURTS.IN JUST THE LAST HOUR, WE'VEGOTTEN A HOLD OF A LAWSUIT FILEDAGAINST THE CITY OF DENVER.MULTIPLE PEOPLE ARE NAMED IN IT.THEY SAY OFFICERS TACKLED, TEARGASSED, AND PEPPER SPRAYED THEMWITH LITTLE TO NO PROFESSORCASE.