France To Ban Police Chokeholds

France's Interior Minister announced the ban of chokeholds in police training and new arrest protocols prohibiting officers from leaning on a suspect's head or neck. He emphasized a zero-tolerance policy towards racism within police forces, including suspending officers for substantiated racism claims. Officers are encouraged to use body cameras and will receive additional training. These changes come amid protests in France, sparked by George Floyd's death, drawing parallels to Adima Trory's 2016 death in police custody.

What method is being discontinued in French police training?

• The handcuffing method

• The chokehold method

• The taser method

• The baton method

What are officers now prohibited from doing during an arrest?

• Using pepper spray

• Leaning on a suspect's head or neck

• Using handcuffs

• Calling for backup

What action will be taken against officers involved in racist incidents?

• They will receive a promotion

• They will be suspended

• They will receive a warning

• They will be transferred

What additional measure is being emphasized for police officers?

• Carrying more weapons

• Increasing patrol hours

• Using body cameras

• Reducing paperwork

Which event sparked recent protests in France?

• A natural disaster

• A new tax law

• The election of a new president

• The death of Adima Trory