Indianapolis – February 29, 2024. Arizona House Bill 2120 would prohibit municipalities within the state from defunding police departments in most instances. The bill was introduced this past January by Rep. David Marshall (07) and is co-sponsored by Reps. Selina Bliss (01) and Laurin Hendrix (14). It passed in the Arizona House in February and Read more »
Indianapolis – February 23, 2024. The Justice for Fallen Law Enforcement Act (S. 3767) amends the penalties for murdering, attempting to murder, or assaulting a Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer. The Justice for Fallen Law Enforcement Act and similar Congressional bills have recently been introduced in response to the sharp rise in violence Read more »
Indianapolis – February 10, 2024. The National Police Association announced today it has awarded the Griffin-Spalding County, GA Junior Cadet Unit 3507 a $1000.00 grant. The program is one of several youth programs organized under the leadership of Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, within the umbrella of the Spalding County Jr. Deputy Program, which Read more »
Indianapolis – February 8, 2024. Fargo’s and Hyco’s Law (H.3247) is a South Carolina bill that would stiffen penalties for harming, mistreating, or killing a law enforcement K-9 dog or horse. It was re-introduced by Rep. Neal Collins (SC-5) last year and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Rep. Collins originally introduced Read more »
Indianapolis – February 1, 2024. The Holding Prosecutors Accountable Act (H.R. 6999) would prohibit district and state attorney offices who fail to prosecute at least 67% of violent crime arrests, from receiving grants through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. Byrne Grants are administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance within the U.S. Read more »