Police Violated Guidelines Leading to Fatal Encounters Without Guns: AP Investigation Unveils Violations in Restraint Practices
Los Angeles, California – A recent investigation uncovered widespread violations of established guidelines by police departments across the United States in fatal encounters that did not involve gun use. The investigation revealed that in hundreds of cases where police used force meant to subdue individuals without causing harm, officers repeatedly violated well-known guidelines designed to safely restrain and subdue individuals. Many of these violations included pinning individuals facedown in ways that could restrict their breathing …