Three North Carolina police departments are following parts of the '8 Can't Wait' suggestion as they reform their policies. | Pixabay
Three North Carolina police departments are following parts of the '8 Can't Wait' suggestion as they reform their policies. | Pixabay
In the wake of the nationwide call for law enforcement agencies to revise policing procedures, the Raleigh, Durham and Fayetteville police departments said they have changed or are already using policies that restrict deadly force.
An advocacy group called Campaign Zero has asked police departments to use its "8 Can't Wait" suggestions regarding excessive force, WRAL reported on June 10. The suggestions include banning chokehold and strangleholds, requiring de-escalation and warnings before shooting, giving police officers a "duty" to intervene, banning shooting at moving vehicles, requiring a "use of force continuum" and requiring comprehensive reporting.
Durham Police Deputy Chief Kevin Cates told WRAL that they have all the suggestions in place while Raleigh's Police Chief said five of the eight were active. The Fayetteville Police Department told WRAL it does teach officers chokeholds but they are only allowed when deadly force is permitted. The department also said officers are trained to give a verbal warning prior to shooting and to stop any excessive use of force by another officer.
Greear Webb with Raleigh Demands Justice told WRAL that he thought the "8 Can't Wait" is a good beginning but that more needs to be done to hold police accountable.
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