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Friday, March 29, 2024

LVMPD limits use of neck restraints

Credit: KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas
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LVMPD limits use of neck restraints
LVMPD limits use of neck restraints

In the wake of George Floyd's death, the LVMPD is limiting officers use of neck restraints.

Starting now, officers can only use neck restraints if they fear their life is in danger.

RESTRAINTS.STARTING NOW OFFICERS WILL ONLYBE ALLOWED TO USE A NECKRESTRAINT IF THEY FEAR THEIRLIFE IS IN DANGER DURING APOTENTIALLY DEADLY ENCOUNTERWITH A SUSPECT.BEFORE-- THEY COULD USED THEM -ANYTIME THEY WERE CONFRONTED BYAN AGRESSIVE PERSON.LEADERS AT THE DEPARTMENT SAY -THEY TOOK INPUT FROM COMMUNITYLEADERS.STAVROS ANTHONY IS MAYORGOODMAN'S NEW

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