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Resolution 20-00806

Title - A Resolution of the Council of the City of Fresno, California, to Immediately Ban Use of Carotid Restraint by the Fresno Police Department

Law Number - Resolution 20-00806

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The Fresno Police Department is directed to immediately discontinue use of carotid restraint, unless it is used for the preservation of life or to prevent serious bodily injury. Further, the FPD cannot use choke holds or strangle holds for any reason. Eff...

The Fresno Police Department is directed to immediately discontinue use of carotid restraint, unless it is used for the preservation of life or to prevent serious bodily injury. Further, the FPD cannot use choke holds or strangle holds for any reason. Effective immediately.

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