President Trump signed an executive order calling on police forces to adopt stricter use-of-force standards and create a database to track officers accused of misconduct
WASHINGTON—President Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday calling on police forces to adopt stricter use-of-force standards and create a database to track officers accused of misconduct, as Democratic and Republican lawmakers continued to move ahead with their own broader proposals.
Mr. Trump’s action comes amid sustained public anger over excessive force and racism. Mr. Trump is seeking to show support for the police—and maintain his repeated mantra of law and order—while addressing calls for action.
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