Texas House OKs bill mandating classes on police interaction

[TexasTowelie]

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas House has voted to require high schools to provide instruction on how to best interact with law enforcement in situations like traffic stops.

The bill passed via voice vote Friday and can clear the House with final approval expected Saturday.

It comes after a series of violent encounters between police and the public that made national news. Sponsored by two Democratic senators, a similar version passed the Senate in March.

Supporters want to teach students what's expected of them when stopped by police. The bill requires instructions for officers on their responsibilities, too.

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[tblue37]

1. How about teaching the da**ed cops how to interact with people! We shouldn't have to

act around them like they are dangerous wild animals!

[Phoenix61]

2. This could, actually, be a good thing

If the police get training too. At one time, you were to get out of the car when you got stopped. Now, in Florida, I believe I'm supposed to put my hands on the top of the steering wheel and wait further instruction. Whatever the expectation is, everybody needs to know exactly what to do. Citizens as well as law enforcement.

[LeftInTX]

3. I think this is a good thing

I did stupid things when I was a teenager and had some encounters with police.