Texas lawmakers delay bill keeping unsubstantiated complaints against officers from the public
www.texastribune.org
Senate Bill 15’s supporters say police shouldn’t be publicly maligned for unproven allegations. Critics say the bill disincentivizes agencies from properly investigating complaints.
  • Zombiepirate@lemmy.worldEnglish
    10·
    6 months ago

    “We investigated ourselves and what do you know? We’re perfect in every way!”

    Just what we needed, another way for cops to avoid accountability.

  • iceonfire1@lemmy.world
    2·
    6 months ago

    I hate this but I’m not that worried.

    This will probably only last until Ken Paxton or some wealthy donor gets a speeding ticket and they decide they want to keep the officer from ever being promoted.