HR 4440
Deadly Force Independent Review Act of 2019
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Bill overview
This bill, the Deadly Force Independent Review Act of 2019, requires all federal law enforcement agencies to establish protocols for investigating incidents where their officers use deadly force. It also mandates that the agency’s inspector general conduct an independent review of these investigations to ensure thoroughness and proper evidence. Furthermore, the bill establishes a uniform, nationwide reporting system for these incidents, collecting detailed data on each use of deadly force, while protecting the privacy of individuals involved.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
Jesus G. "Chuy" Garcia
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