Erika Geiss

Michigan lawmakers introduced a package of police reform bills nearly 11-months ago that addressed unwarranted police tactics and training. After the fatal shooting death of an unarmed black motorist at the hands of a white Grand Rapids police officer, Senate democrats this week are asking why the bills are still in committee.

A twelve bill police reform package goes before the state Senate Judiciary committee on Thursday.The bills address a wide-range of issues, from use of…