R.I. ATTORNEY GENERAL Peter F. Neronha has updated his office's review of use-of-force protocols to include less-than-deadly use of force as well as alleged excessive force. / COURTESY OFFICE OF THE R.I. ATTORNEY GENERAL
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued an updated protocol for his office’s review of use of force by law enforcement, his office announced Wednesday. The update will require state and municipal law enforcement agencies to report incidents involving alleged use of excessive force and less-than-deadly force resulting in serious injury. The law…