The Root

Hogtied, Knee-to-the-neck, Chokeholds: Will They ever Ban These Slavery-esque Cop Restraints? Maybe

The three officers acquitted in the killing of Manuel Ellis were accused of utilizing an inhumane restraint that led to Ellis’ death. Now, lawmakers are seeking to place a ban on the technique. When ...
WRAL

The cities, states and countries finally putting an end to police neck restraints

Police departments around the world are moving to ban neck restraints in the aftermath of George Floyd's death and the widespread protests that followed. Police departments around the world are moving ...
KSL

Police restraint under scrutiny after deaths of 2 Utahns held face-down in handcuffs

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Business Insider

A Louisville police sergeant ignored that a cop knelt on a man's neck for nearly 2 minutes — but did note that an officer broke one of their fingernails, DOJ alleges

Louisville police sergeant ignored officers' unlawful use of the neck restraint policy, DOJ alleges. The sergeant only said of the incident that one of the officers "broke a fingernail," DOJ alleges.
Idaho Statesman

Can Boise Police Department use neck restraints? Mostly no — with one exception

When Boise Police Chief Ryan Lee allegedly broke a high-ranking officer’s neck in October while demonstrating a hold, a tort claim filed against Lee mentioned a controversial use-of-force technique ...