Protesters Back Bill Spurred By Recent Police Shootings

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers are considering bills to regulate videos of police activities and law enforcement's acquisition of surplus military equipment as hundreds of Black Lives Matter protesters rally outside the governor's office. The protesters were risking arrest Wednesday to support AB953. The bill changes the definition of "racial profiling" and would require local law enforcement agencies to collect demographic data, including the race of those they stop. Senators, meanwhile, approved AB36, setting standards for local governments to accept surplus military equipment. They also unanimously advanced two bills addressing the growing issue of videotaping of police interactions with the public.

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