New York City Passes Police Reform Bills

The video discusses a series of reform bills aimed at improving law enforcement practices in the city. These bills include measures such as requiring visible officer badge numbers, banning chokeholds, and mandating the disclosure of surveillance technology usage. Additionally, a penalty system for officers with disciplinary issues is proposed. The reforms are set against the backdrop of nationwide protests against police brutality and racism, with some bills in development since 2014 following the death of Eric Garner.

What is one of the key reforms introduced in the new bills for law enforcement?

• Allowing unrestricted use of force

• Reducing police training

• Requiring officers to display badge numbers

• Increasing police funding

What is a new requirement for the police department regarding technology?

• To increase the use of drones

• To disclose how surveillance technology is used

• To sell surveillance data to private companies

• To ban all surveillance technology

What system is being created for police officers with disciplinary issues?

• A training system

• A penalty system

• A reward system

• A promotion system

What event in 2014 influenced the creation of some of these bills?

• The election of a new mayor

• The death of Eric Garner

• A major economic recession

• The introduction of new technology

What broader movement is associated with the passing of these bills?

• Nationwide protests against police brutality and racism

• Healthcare reform

• Environmental protection

• Economic reform