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The eight points aim to reduce the number of violent police encounters.2:11 PM EDT July 7, 2020ATLANTA — The Atlanta City Council is getting a heavy dose of hearing from residents of the city this week.&nbsp;On Monday, they played more than 13 hours of public comments – mostly geared toward police reform – after some big measures to cut down on the use of force. There were so many participants in the public comment, they had to continue it into Tuesday morning.&nbsp;The public comment section lasted until 4 a.m. on Tuesday and picked back up around 10 a.m.According to officials, 1,005 comments played for more than 13 hours during the duration of the meeting.&nbsp;RELATED:Prior to the comments, the council on a couple of big items on police reform -- including a list of measures called the The eight points aim to reduce the number of violent police encounters.The list of measures bans chokeholds, requires de-escalation strategies and a warning before shooting, requires exhausting all alternatives before shooting, says other officers have a duty to intervene, bans shooting at moving vehicles, requires the use of force continuum and comprehensive reporting.&nbsp;The council also voted to expand the citizen review board (in age and investigative authority), add Juneteenth as a paid city holiday, and find a place in Atlanta for a permanent Black Lives Matter mural. &nbsp;RELATED:The measures were voted through a committee, and became official after they came before the full council for a final vote on Tuesday.&nbsp;RELATED STORIES:&nbsp;Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings.No ThanksAllow

The eight points aim to reduce the number of violent police encounters.2:11 PM EDT July 7, 2020ATLANTA — The Atlanta City Council is getting a heavy dose of hearing from residents of the city this week.&nbsp;On Monday, they played more than 13 hours of public comments – mostly geared toward police reform – after some big measures to cut down on the use of force. There were so many participants in the public comment, they had to continue it into Tuesday morning.&nbsp;The public comment section lasted until 4 a.m. on Tuesday and picked back up around 10 a.m.According to officials, 1,005...

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