Ore. bill cracks down on racially motivated 911 calls

By: Sarah Zimmerman, The Associated Press

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon moved to crack down on racially motivated 911 calls on Monday, responding to a series of publicized incidents across the country where predominantly white civilians called the police on black people going about everyday activities like napping or barbecuing.

Victims of those police calls would be able to sue the caller for up to $250, under a measure overwhelmingly approved by state Senate.

 

The move is a joint effort by the Oregon Legislature’s only three black lawmakers and is meant to “shine a spotlight on an issue African Americans have known for far too long,” according to sponsoring Rep. Janelle Bynum.

Full story: https://www.policeone.com/legal/articles/484028006-Ore-bill-cracks-down-on-racially-motivated-911-calls/