When Did a Measure Supported by 90% of Voters Become “Controversial?”
Tuesday, Feb 23, 2021 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] The facts about voter support for House Bill 3653:
• Establishing clear and consistent statewide limits surround the use of force by police, including deadly force (80% say it should be a major priority) • Training all police to a clear and consistent standard surrounding the use of force by police, including deadly force (90% say it should be a major priority) • Rules mandating that officers are held responsible when they use force without justification resulting in a death (88% support) • Establishing consequences for not turning on dashboard or body cameras (88% support) More than 3 out of 4 voters in Illinois support:
• requiring a state agency to report when a police officer uses force (78%) • 69% of voters want to end special protections for police officers – known as qualified immunity – that allows officers to escape from many lawsuits, denying victims of real harm a day in court. Link: You can see more polling results here.
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