Report goes before police board June 15 regarding coroner's jury recommendations.
The Vancouver Police Department says it will equip officers with body cameras and enhance its de-escalation training as recommended by a coroner’s jury into the death of Myles Gray, who died after an interaction with officers in August 2015.
“Once funding and infrastructure is fully secured, the VPD intends to implement [the cameras] throughout the frontline of the organization.” “The VPD has further integrated [the training] principles into its cyclical use of force training and scenarios, which means officers are exposed to these principles during training multiple times each year,” said the report, noting the department’s force options training unit utilizes “reality based training” as part of use of force re-qualification and advanced training.
Water hose On Aug. 13, 2015, VPD officers responded to a 911 call for service related to 33-year-old Myles Gray spraying a member of the public with a water hose and threatening to physically attack her son. “Myles’ death had a profound and lasting impact on everyone involved, and we extend our appreciation to those who participated in the coroner’s inquest,” the chief said.
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