Orovile police implementing changes Part 3

Orovile police implementing changes Part 3

Local law enforcement agencies here at home are reacting to the nationwide call for change.

Are reacting to the nationwide call for change.

Action news now reporter kristian lopez spoke with the oroville police chief and shows us how they are working to expand their policies.

<kristian: police chief joe deal says they've already started implementing some changes and are looking at other ways to improve public safety.

Many people across the country are asking for police reform and deal says their biggest priority is making sure the community is safe.

He says their reform will be done in an effective way to ensure transparency and accountability.

He says the department is in compliance with all laws but they are making some changes.

Chief joe deal/oroville police dept: sot about expanding intervene policy vo in the last month they have also banned their chokehold policy.

Deal says they are also looking to expand their de-escalation training to make it more detailed and available to more staff.

He also says they are constantly working with butte county behavioral health.

Kristian: deal says they already have a positive relationship with the community and they want that to continue.

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Deal says they continue following their body worn camera policy and are exploring funding to also add dash cameras to patrol cars.

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