The order requires ABC special agents to be trained on use of force, cultural diversity, effective interaction with youth, and community policing.
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe
Steve Helber / AP
Governor of Virginia Terry McAuliffe signed an executive order that mandates, among other steps, all agents of the Virginia Department Alcoholic Beverage Control undergo immediate re-training.
The training will focus on use of force, cultural diversity, effective interaction with youth and young adults, and community policing. Agents must complete the traning by September 1, according to a news release.
The order comes a week after a University of Virginia student was bloodied during an arrest by ABC agents outside a bar. Days after the arrest, Virginia lawmakers and activists demanded ABC's role be reexamined.
The Governor also called for better oversight by requiring ABC Bureau of Law Enforcement to report to the Chief Operating Officer of the ABC, who is responsible for the day-to-day functions of the agency.
The Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security was also ordered to convene an expert review panel to review ABC's mission, structure, policies, and training and make recommendations. A report of the review is due back to McAuliffe by November 1, 2015.
The order also dictates that the agency must enter into agreements with local police agencies serving neighborhoods with state universities to improve communication and define enforcement expectations.
LINK: Bloody UVA Arrest Raises Questions About Virginia Liquor Agency
LINK: Bar Owner: UVA Student Was “Cordial And Respectful,” Not Belligerent
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