California is the first state in the nation to ban the use of “excited delirium” - a widely-debunked term that has been used to explain many deaths in police custody.  A Bay Area family worked to get this new law passed. 

<p>California is the first state in the nation to ban the use of “excited delirium” - a widely-debunked term that has been used to explain many deaths in police custody.  A Bay Area family worked to get this new law passed. </p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>