Montgomery County officers are now required to step in “when force is being inappropriately applied or is no longer required.”
Montgomery County, Maryland, has announced a new use-of-force policy amid growing calls to hold police officers more accountable after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody.
In a Tuesday afternoon media briefing, Montgomery County police Chief Marcus Jones read the new policy, which he said took effect last Thursday.
“It shall be the duty of every officer present at any scene where physical force is being applied to either stop or attempt to stop another officer when force is being inappropriately applied or is no longer required,” Jones said.
