California cops can no longer conceal police killings while interrogating loved ones for dirt

California Cops Banned from Concealing Police Killings

A new California law, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, will put an end to a deceptive policing tactic used against families of people killed by police.

Previously, investigators would interrogate loved ones for information without disclosing the fate of their family member.

Investigators will also be barred from lying to families or pressuring them into consenting to interviews

Require investigators to inform families of what happened to their loved one before questioning
Bar investigators from lying to families or pressuring them into consenting to interviews
Allow families to bring a support person to interviews

This legislation was sparked by a Reveal investigation, which exposed the widespread practice.

Author's summary: California law bans deceptive policing tactic.

Mother Jones — 2025-10-15