Madison police change deadly force procedures
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Madison Police Department has updated its guidelines on the use of deadly force, telling officers to exhaust other options before using a gun.
City Council ordered the Police Department in May to change its operating procedures regarding deadly force, the Wisconsin State Journal reported. Council members wanted the department to emphasize an officer's duty to intercede, de-escalate a situation and preserve life.
A special committee that studied police practices recommended the changes.