California Cops Banned from Concealing Police Killings
A new law in California will put an end to a deceptive policing tactic used against families of people killed by police.
According to a Reveal investigation, the practice involved concealing information about police killings while interrogating loved ones for damaging information.
- Investigators must now inform families of what happened to their loved one before questioning them.
- They are barred from lying to families or pressuring them into consenting to interviews.
- Families will be allowed to bring a support person to interviews.
The legislation, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, aims to crack down on this disturbing practice.
This change comes after a Reveal investigation sparked a crackdown on the widespread practice.
Author's summary: California law now requires transparency in police investigations.