Press Call with Chair Catherine E. Lhamon and Commissioner David Kladney

"Police Use of Force: An Examination of Modern Policing Practices"

Thursday, November 15, 2018, 10:30 am ET

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Nov 13, 2018, 11:07 ET

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

WHAT:
On November 15, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a press call on the release of "Police Use of Force: An Examination of Modern Policing Practices." The Commission investigated whether the rates and usage of excessive force by police violate the civil rights of persons of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ communities. The Commission also evaluated proven or promising policies and practices that may help minimize unnecessary use of force and the perception and reality of unconscious discrimination in police use of force. The report, based on expert and public input, and extensive research and analysis, offers actionable recommendations to the President, Congress, federal agencies, state and local governments, police departments, and other policy/decision makers.

The report will be available on our website on the day of the press call.

WHO:
Catherine E. Lhamon, Chair, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
David Kladney, Commissioner, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

WHEN:
Thursday, November 15, 2018, at 10:30 am ET

WHERE:
Call-in line: 877-260-1479
Conference ID: 655-6560

Chair Catherine E. Lhamon will be available for press interviews.

Participants are encouraged to RSVP to [email protected].

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is the only independent, bipartisan agency charged with advising the President and Congress on civil rights and reporting annually on federal civil rights enforcement. Our 51 state Advisory Committees offer a broad perspective on civil rights concerns at state and local levels. For information about the Commission, please visit www.usccr.gov and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Contact: Brian Walch
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 202-376-8371

SOURCE U.S. Commission on Civil Rights