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Council hears calls for independent police-accountability framework after school-resource-officer incident
Summary
Council members and public commenters raised concerns about a recent Washington Middle School use-of-force incident and urged independent, countywide standards for de-escalation and accountability; the police chief said use-of-force reviews go to a supervisor and lieutenant and the chief will check video evidence.
A constituent complaint about an interaction between school resource officers and students at Washington Middle School prompted council members and public commenters to press for independent accountability and stronger training.
During new business an alderperson described allegations that officers handled young women roughly — including being picked up by the arms while handcuffed — and asked the police chief to review the…
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