Police officers’ ‘duty to intervene’ is enshrined into law. But will it prevent killings like Christian Glass?

As one Colorado deputy faces a murder charge in the killing of Christian Glass – who was fatally shot after calling 911 in June 2022 – six more are being prosecuted for failing to intervene. Another has already pleaded guilty. New laws are casting a wider net across law enforcement in excessive force cases – with broader implications for policing, reports Sheila Flynn

<p>Christian Glass smiles with his parents, Sally and Simon Glass</p>

Culture

Tech

Lifestyle

Sport

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in