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Author: Fauz Wolfe MP
Sponsor: N/A
Type: Act of Parliament
Preamble: This act list crimes persons holding an officer position in the police department may commit. Note that this act is not a complete list of crimes in general, but rather just a list of major offenses that a person in such a position of power could commit. In addition, this act does not cover lesser offenses, for example, improper documentation of a crime. Any offense falling under the category of lesser crimes shall be handled accordingly in-department, with punishments/reprimands to be issued by the Minister of Justice.
1. Definitions
(a) “Officer” shall be defined as any person with a job in the police force that puts them in such a position of power, including Trainee, Officer, Sergeant, Captain, Deputy Chief, Chief, Deputy Minister, and Minister of Justice.
(b) “Person” shall be defined as any person, regardless of identity, citizenship, nationality, or any other defining categories.
(c) “Weapon” shall be defined as any object that can inflict harm on another person. This includes but is not limited to firearms, tasers, swords, bows, and fists, while “Discharge of a Weapon” shall be defined as the use of said weapon.
(d) “Jailing” shall be defined as the act of putting someone into any area, government established or private, that can be used to imprison a person.
2. Major Offenses
This category is one that lists major infractions. The Minister of Justice will assess each allegation unbiasedly, and investigate accordingly.
(a) Unlawful Use of Handcuffs
(i) This shall be defined as the unlawful and intentional use of handcuffs on a person without permission or the proper evidence to do so.
(ii) Any allegations will result in a suspension for the officer(s) involved, as well as up to $500 in government fines and termination of the officer role if found guilty.
(b) Unlawful Imprisonment
(i) This shall be defined as the unlawful and intentional jailing of a person without permission or the proper evidence to do so.
(ii) Any allegations will result in a suspension for the officer(s) involved, as well as up to $500 in government fines and termination of the officer role if found guilty.
(c) Excessive Use of Force
(i) This shall be defined as using an excessive amount of force than is appropriate for a situation, for example, through the discharge of a weapon.
(ii) Any allegations will result in a suspension for the officer(s) involved, as well as up to $500 in government fines and termination of the officer role if found guilty.
(d) Improper Use of Authority
(i) This shall be defined as the misuse of the authority that comes with the officer position, for example, unnecessary intimidation.
(ii) Any allegations will result in a suspension for the officer(s) involved, as well as up to $100 in government fines and potential termination if found guilty.
Enactment: This Act comes into force immediately upon royal assent.
Sponsor: N/A
Type: Act of Parliament
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BILL
TO
PROTECT AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY
BILL
TO
PROTECT AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY
Preamble: This act list crimes persons holding an officer position in the police department may commit. Note that this act is not a complete list of crimes in general, but rather just a list of major offenses that a person in such a position of power could commit. In addition, this act does not cover lesser offenses, for example, improper documentation of a crime. Any offense falling under the category of lesser crimes shall be handled accordingly in-department, with punishments/reprimands to be issued by the Minister of Justice.
1. Definitions
(a) “Officer” shall be defined as any person with a job in the police force that puts them in such a position of power, including Trainee, Officer, Sergeant, Captain, Deputy Chief, Chief, Deputy Minister, and Minister of Justice.
(b) “Person” shall be defined as any person, regardless of identity, citizenship, nationality, or any other defining categories.
(c) “Weapon” shall be defined as any object that can inflict harm on another person. This includes but is not limited to firearms, tasers, swords, bows, and fists, while “Discharge of a Weapon” shall be defined as the use of said weapon.
(d) “Jailing” shall be defined as the act of putting someone into any area, government established or private, that can be used to imprison a person.
2. Major Offenses
This category is one that lists major infractions. The Minister of Justice will assess each allegation unbiasedly, and investigate accordingly.
(a) Unlawful Use of Handcuffs
(i) This shall be defined as the unlawful and intentional use of handcuffs on a person without permission or the proper evidence to do so.
(ii) Any allegations will result in a suspension for the officer(s) involved, as well as up to $500 in government fines and termination of the officer role if found guilty.
(b) Unlawful Imprisonment
(i) This shall be defined as the unlawful and intentional jailing of a person without permission or the proper evidence to do so.
(ii) Any allegations will result in a suspension for the officer(s) involved, as well as up to $500 in government fines and termination of the officer role if found guilty.
(c) Excessive Use of Force
(i) This shall be defined as using an excessive amount of force than is appropriate for a situation, for example, through the discharge of a weapon.
(ii) Any allegations will result in a suspension for the officer(s) involved, as well as up to $500 in government fines and termination of the officer role if found guilty.
(d) Improper Use of Authority
(i) This shall be defined as the misuse of the authority that comes with the officer position, for example, unnecessary intimidation.
(ii) Any allegations will result in a suspension for the officer(s) involved, as well as up to $100 in government fines and potential termination if found guilty.
Enactment: This Act comes into force immediately upon royal assent.