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Hummel Calls For Changes To Criminal Justice System

BEND, OR -- Deschutes County D-A John Hummel wants state lawmakers to change the criminal justice system in light of the death of George Floyd. Hummel, speaking at a news confernce outside the countycourthouse, says the Attorney General should lead investigations of officers who kill people in the line of duty. He also wants officers who use deadly physical force to be subject to immediate interviews not delays of up to 72 hours. Hummel says state lawmakers should also outlaw the use of choke holds and strangle holds by police. He says police departments should also be required to fit officers with body cameras. 

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