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Cleveland police department agrees to carry out federal reforms Cleveland police department agrees to carry out federal reforms
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The Cleveland police department has agreed to federal reforms set forth by the US Department of Justice. The Cleveland police department, which has been criticised for aggressive tactics against African Americans, has agreed to strict federal reforms.
Mayor Frank Jackson said at a news conference on Tuesday that the police force will adhere to some of the most exacting standards in the US. Mayor Frank Jackson said on Tuesday that the police will adhere to the most exacting standards in the US.
The settlement comes after a series of officer-involved shootings in Cleveland. The US Department of Justice settlement comes after a series of cases where officers killed unarmed people.
The rules prohibit officers from using force against people for talking back or as punishment for running away.The rules prohibit officers from using force against people for talking back or as punishment for running away.
Pistol whipping is prohibited, as is firing warning shots, the agreement says.Pistol whipping is prohibited, as is firing warning shots, the agreement says.
Cleveland will allow an independent monitor to track its progress. An independent monitor will track the police department's progress.
If the city does not put into effect the changes called for in the settlement, a federal judge has the authority to demand them. If the city does not carry out the terms of the settlement, a federal judge has the authority to demand them.
Jackson said all police officers will have body cameras by the end of 2015. Mr Jackson said all police officers will have body cameras by the end of 2015.
Cleveland's police force most recently come under criticism in November 2014, when an officer fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice after mistaking his toy gun for a real one.
The caller who contacted police that day told them the gun was 'probably fake.'
Cleveland police are still investigating Tamir's death.
Protesters took the streets after a judge acquitted white police officer Michael Brelo on 2012 charges of voluntary manslaughter of Malissa Williams and Timothy Russell, two black people.
Mr Brelo fired multiple rounds into the car Williams and Russell were in after police chased the car.
More than 71 people were arrested in Cleveland over the weekend during mostly peaceful protests.