Seahawks’ Doug Baldwin to speak about police use of force laws
Nov 21, 2016, 5:47 AM | Updated: 5:47 am
Doug Baldwin is expected to address a state task force Monday morning. (KIRO 7)
(KIRO 7)
On Monday morning, a state task force could decide on changes for when police can be criminally charged for using deadly force.
A state law, passed in 1986, says police officers can’t face criminal charges unless prosecutors can prove they acted with malice and without good faith.
According to the Olympian, the “with malice” requirement is the only one of its kind in the country.
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Many of the task force members want to remove “malice” from the law.
Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin will speak at that meeting Monday morning.
He’s been speaking on racial injustice and policing for months and issued a call to action to evaluate policies for police across the country.
He even met with member of the Seattle Police Department on the issue.
“Right now, I’m really focused on the training for law enforcement, because I think that’s where we can have the most impact. Directly and as soon as possible,” Baldwin said.
Baldwin is the son of a police officer.
The hearing in Olympia is scheduled to start at 9:30 a.m. Monday.
