In order for the protests to result in positive change, something needs to actually happen. I came across this showing 8 reforms police departments can implement that will significantly reduce police violence. Most of them seem to make a lot of sense. Implementing these rules across the country, and ensuring they are followed, could go a long way to starting the reconciliation process.



Ban chokeholds and strangleholds

Require de-escalation

Require warning before shooting

Exhaust all other means before shooting

Duty to intervene and stop excessive force by other officers

Ban shooting at moving vehicles

Require use-of-force continuum

Require comprehensive reporting each time an officer uses forces or threatens to do so