All chokeholds now banned within Denver Police Department

June 07 2020

Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen announced changes to the department’s use of force policy. He sent the memorandum of changes to the Use of Force Committee on Sunday afternoon, the 11th day of protests.

Changes included an immediate ban on all chokeholds, saying the policy is now consistent with a recommendation from the Center for Policing Equity.

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