SGA discusses the development of JHPD draft policies
Reporting about the SGA, not a record of it: The Johns Hopkins News-Letter published this and the SGA did not write it, file it, or approve it. The archive holds it because the article itself uses the phrases “sga” and “student government”.
Summary
- This Johns Hopkins News-Letter article covers an SGA meeting about JHPD draft policies and a funding bill.
- The News-Letter reported that the SGA’s Nov. 7 meeting included a presentation on JHPD draft policies by public safety officials, followed by questions from SGA members.
- The paper reported that Bard said officers may use pistols when necessary and must use force fairly while trying to calm people.
- The article adds that JHPD may use body cameras, must notify residents at private addresses, and allows the public to record officers.
- The reporter writes that Bard said JHPD was reviewing camera footage with the Baltimore Police Department and needed another dedicated program after recent armed robberies.
- The article says the November Tabling Funding Bill was amended to change the merchandise and its cost.