PAUL COOK
Supports
Increased Transparency
Accountability
Performance
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It was announced June 18,
2020 in Washington D.C. U.S. that Representative Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley)
joined as an original co-sponsor on the Just and Unifying Solutions to Invigorate Communities
Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act. This
House Bill introduced by Representative Pete Stauber (R-MN) is the companion
to legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC). It
provides real solutions to increase transparency, accountability, and
performance within police departments across the country.
The JUSTICE Act
enacts several law enforcement reform initiatives, such as ending the use of
chokeholds, increasing the use of body cameras, and implementing new
de-escalation training.
Law enforcement agencies
will be required to maintain and share disciplinary records of officers to
ensure better hiring practices and hold problem officers accountable. The
House Bill includes additional funds for community policing to rebuild the
trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve while reinforcing our nation’s promise of
equal justice under law. Finally, this House Bill would make
lynching a federal crime.
Representative Paul Cook said, “The JUSTICE Act offers meaningful reforms which will
help prevent violence and ensure better training for law enforcement
officers. The vast majority of our officers are out there every day
protecting our communities honorably, but we must hold accountable those who
dishonor the uniform for their actions.”
“There is no place for racism in America, especially in law
enforcement. I’m proud to be an original cosponsor of this
critical bill to make all of our communities safer.”
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Sent from the Office
of U.S. Representative Paul Cook
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APPLE
VALLEY OFFICE
14955 Dale Evans Parkway
Apple Valley Town Hall
Apple Valley, CA 92307
Phone: 760.247.1815
Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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WASHINGTON,
DC OFFICE
1027 Longworth HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202.225.5861
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