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Kimberly Walker | Kimberly Walker

Kimberly Walker: Public Safety

Florida

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Kim holds the highest regard for our men and women in blue. The job is both physically and psychologically taxing. But we cannot dismiss the racial injustices that people of color endure at the hands of law enforcement. Like many African American families, Kim's mother gave her "the talk," A family tradition passed down through generations. Kim hopes that when her children have children, that tradition will come to an end. Kim is an advocate for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. The bill addresses a wide range of policing policies and challenges, including law enforcement accountability.

  • Creates a national registry to compile data on complaints and records of police misconduct.
  • Authorizes the Department of Justice to issue subpoenas in investigations of police departments for a pattern or practice of discrimination.
  • Establishes a framework to prohibit racial profiling at the federal, state, and local levels.
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