Compromised Reached on Baltimore County Police Reform

9/9/20

By John Lee, WYPR, BFBowl

Baltimore County lawmakers struck a deal Tuesday to pass police reform legislation.

Last month, the county council shelved controversial reform legislation. Tuesday’s compromise has the support of the county executive, and six of the seven council members.

Some wording has been changed to get the compromise. For instance, Councilman Julian Jones’ original legislation banned chokeholds, period. The proposal announced Tuesday said they can be used in defense against death or serious bodily injury.

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