Democratic caucus-of-color outlines plans to combat police brutality

Modify laws on police use-of-force and increase penalties for violations — a key element of broad-ranging legislation being introduced by a group of Democratic lawmakers-of-color in the Minnesota House. It would make it an officer’s legal duty to intervene if a fellow officer wrongfully uses force, so-called “warrior training” would be prohibited, and oversight of officer licensing and training would be increased. And the attorney general’s office would be the primary…