President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order aimed at encouraging police departments across the country to adopt stricter standards on the use of force.
The president’s order calls for police departments to adopt bans on chokeholds, with an exception for when the officer’s life is at risk.
Beyond that, the order calls for the creation of a database for police departments to share information on officers with a history of misconduct. The goal is to prevent those officers from easily moving between different departments.
The order also encourages the use of so-called co-responders, like social workers and individuals trained in mental health issues, to respond to non-violent calls.
The order does not directly address race.
