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State Legislation: New York: Crime
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A New York bill (A.B. 2952 [1]) would prohibit police or peace officers from using excessive force either defensively or in making an arrest or preventing an escape. The bill would also make it a misdemeanor for a police officer to intend to kill rather than stop a person. The introduction of the bill was prompted by the case of Sean Bell, a 23-year-old man who was shot and killed by police on his wedding day after hitting an unmarked police car with his van.


A New York bill (A.B. 2952 [1]) would prohibit police or peace officers from using excessive force either defensively or in making an arrest or preventing an escape. The bill would also make it a misdemeanor for a police officer to intend to kill rather than stop a person. The introduction of the bill was prompted by the case of Sean Bell, a 23-year-old man who was shot and killed by police on his wedding day after hitting an unmarked police car with his van.


@ To read a “Viewpoint” about possible negative ramifications that could result if the bill passes, click here [2].


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[1] http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A02952&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Memo=Y&Text=Y

[2] http://www.securitymanagement.com/news/viewpoint-new-york-legislators-should-kill-no-kill-bill-007242