Columbus, OH City Council considers an ordinance to demilitarize the local police and rebuild trust

Columbus, OH demilitarize the local police for public trust

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The Columbus City Council is considering an ordinance to demilitarize the local police to help rebuild public trust in law enforcement. The ordinance involves restrictions on the use of military tools and tactics including tanks, tear gas, rubber bullets, and explosives with an exception for tactical teams in certain situations. The Columbus City Council is also considering a requirement that all local police officers display their names and badge numbers while on duty.

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A vote tonight is set to restrict military-style equipment.

Columbus City Council approves ordinance "demilitarizing" division of police | WSYX

Columbus City Council has approved an ordinance to create restrictions on military-style equipment and tactics used by the division of police. Ordinance 1440-2022 was sponsored byPresident Pro Tem Elizabeth C. Brown, chair of the Finance Committee, and approved at Monday night's meeting. The legislation restricts the use of equipment such as chemical agents, helicopters, and explosives and pyrotechnics in order to avoid their misuse or overuse.

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