Urge Congress to Limit Federal Police Deadly Force

✦ Plain-Language Summary

This resolution calls on the U.S. Congress and President to pass a federal law that would restrict when federal law enforcement officers can use deadly force. Under the proposed federal legislation, officers could only use deadly force when there is an immediate threat of death or serious injury to themselves or others. The NYC Council is urging federal action to establish clearer, safer standards for the use of force by federal agents nationwide.