Miami-Dade Police Department announces ban on chokeholds during arrests
June 11, 2020
The Miami-Dade Police Department has announced a ban on the use of chokeholds during arrests.
The decision was announced by MDPD Director Alfredo Ramirez III in a tweet posted just after 9 a.m., Thursday.
… As such, I have decided to no longer authorize the utilization of the Applied Carotid Triangle Restraint (ACTR). This decision was based on a multitude of factors to include officer & public safety, feedback from policing professionals, members of our community,(4/5)…
— Alfredo "Freddy" Ramirez III (@AFreddyRamirez) June 11, 2020
