More than 100 police agencies are pulling out of security agreements to send personnel to next month's Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee over orders that would prevent officers from using certain crowd control measures during protests, Fox News has learned. The civilian oversight commission issued the directive last week in response to the use of tear gas on crowds during protests following the death of George Floyd. Speaking with WTMJ-TV, Morales did not say which agencies were pulling out or how officers were still expected. The use of tear gas has come under scrutiny from progressive lawmakers and activists who claim law enforcement personnel across the county have deployed the tool indiscriminately on protesters. In Portland, Ore., federal agents have used tear gas to disperse crowds amid nightly protests in the city's downtown area.

Source: Fox News July 28, 2020 20:13 UTC