Colorado City bill sets procedure to take over corrupt police departments

Bill inspired by Colorado City sets procedure to take over corrupt police departments (access required)

By Gary Grado - gary.grado@azcapitoltimes.com

Published: February 19, 2013 at 6:47 pm

A bill spawned by police corruption in a polygamist town received unanimous approval Tuesday in the House Government Committee.

And while the bill passed easily and has support of police unions, sparks flew when a Utah civil rights attorney who spoke against the measure suggested the U.S. Department of Justice and Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board could address corrupt police departments.

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