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Governor Announces Support For Police Reform Bill

April 22, 2021 Matt Demczyk

(ONN) – Governor Mike DeWine has announced his support for a bill that would change how law enforcement officers in the state are trained.

The Governor spoke about a police reform bill coming from state representative and former sheriff Phil Plummer in the coming days.

Plummer’s proposal would establish a peace officer oversight board, create databases for use-of-force and officer discipline, require independent investigation into officer-involved critical events, and bring in sustainable funding for law enforcement training.

DeWine said these are common-sense reforms that police unions and community activists can agree need to happen.

This bill will establish a peace officer oversight board similar to the state oversight boards in other professions (doctors, nurses, lawyers, etc.) that have the ability to suspend licenses. It's time we do this in law enforcement.
— Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) April 21, 2021