New Justice Department policy says agents must intervene if they see abuse

Justice Department to Require Federal Agents and Officers to Intervene If They See Excessive Force Being Used

In a recent memo, Attorney General Merrick Garland said the policy update marks the first since 2004. The updated policy is set to take effect in July.

Justice Department will direct federal agents to intervene if they see police abuse

The updated polict comes after years of protests over police killings, particularly involving Black people.

DOJ issues new guidance on use of force by federal agents

The guidance says officers must intervene if they see agents using excessive force.

DOJ requires officers to intervene if they see another use excessive force as part of broader reform effort

By Evan Perez, Whitney Wild and Kaitlan Collins, CNNThe Justice Department will require its agents and law enforcement officers to intervene and render aid if they see another officer use excessive force against a detainee — a policy change in tandem with a series of police reform measures that the Biden administration plans to announce in the coming days.President Joe Biden’s push for sweeping police reforms through legislation, blocked by Repu…

DOJ requires officers to intervene if they see another use excessive force as part of broader reform effort

The Justice Department will require its agents and law enforcement officers to intervene and render aid if they see another officer use excessive force against a detainee -- a policy change in tandem with a series of police reform measures that the Biden administration plans to announce in the coming days.

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