Criminal Justice Reform in the States: Spotlight on Legislatures
Many criminal justice reform efforts happen in state legislatures, far from the spotlight. This interactive page tracks major legislative developments around the country.
"This bill prohibits no-knock warrants, which generally permit law enforcement officers to enter a premises without first identifying their authority and purpose."
"SB 2 creates a system to investigate and revoke or suspend peace officer certification for serious misconduct
SB 16 increases transparency over peace officer misconduct records
The Governor also signed legislation strengthening policing responsibility and accountability guidelines raising eligibility standards and banning harmful techniques"
"Colorado passed a sweeping police reform bill [...] among other reforms bans chokeholds and makes officers personally liable if they are found guilty of violating a person's civil rights." Li Cohen CBS News
Metro Council passes Breonna;s Law 'No-Knock' warrants are banned for LMPD - LouisvilleKentucky.gov
"In a unanimous vote the Louisville Metro Council has banned the use of 'No-Knock'warrants after passing Breonn's Law an ordinance which also sets guidelines for the execution of all search warrants by Louisville Metro Police officers and requires active body camera whenever a warrant is served."