"Jose Mendez-Rios, 51, was killed on Feb. 4 after he allegedly charged at officers with a sheath they mistook for a knife, officers said in a press release following the incident. Six months later on Aug. 4, officers shot and killed 27-year-old U.S. Marine Angel Montaño who was experiencing a mental health crisis, according to a recording of the 911 call made by a family member and shared by the department."
"Press releases from future incidents should detail what happened, the investigations that will follow, the agencies involved in those investigations, the types of resources available to people impacted by the incident and other information. Updates of the case and investigations will also be expected every 30 days. The policy also limits the types of edits the department can make to body-worn camera footage to only those required by state law that protect peoples' privacy."
Richmond city council unanimously adopted stricter standards for police public communication and sharing of body-worn camera footage following two fatal officer-involved shootings. The incidents involved Jose Mendez-Rios in February and U.S. Marine Angel Montaño in August, the latter during a mental health crisis. The revised policy requires a press release within 24 hours of an officer-involved shooting and regular updates, specifies what information must be included, and limits edits to body-worn camera footage to those allowed by state law. The city will also take steps to improve city-sponsored mental health services for people affected by such incidents.
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