Two police unions in Boston want to roll back limits on when they can use tear gas, pepper spray and other less-than-lethal crowd control methods, which the City Council implemented last year.
Two police unions in Boston want to roll back limits on when they can use tear gas, pepper spray and other less-than-lethal crowd control methods, which the City CouncilThe two unions are asking a judge to rule on whether the City Council ordinance is valid and enforceable, and also on the validity of an independent board to probe allegations of police misconduct
The ordinance puts limits on — but does not eliminate — the use of tear gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets and beanbag rounds by law enforcement agents operating in Boston.
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