Georgia Democrats said Tuesday they see renewed hope for statewide policing reform following Gov. Nathan Deal’s appointment of a task force on the issue.
At a hearing they listed legislation that failed to pass last year: HB 1045, a measure to require more use of force training, and SB 46, a measure to make body cameras mandatory statewide, amongst others.
Clayton County Democratic Rep. Sandra Scott said Deal’s interest might change things next year.
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