Indianapolis – March 15, 2024. California Assembly Bill 3038 would require each public and charter school in the state to have at least one armed school resource officer (SRO) on campus whenever students are present. Currently, California school districts can opt out of SRO programs. The bill was introduced by State Assembly Member Bill Essayli Read more »
On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, the National Police Association (“NPA”) filed a brief in the United States Supreme Court in support of the petition of Illinois residents for review of the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Harrel, et al v. Raoul, et al. The NPA has filed Read more »
Indianapolis – March 6, 2024. The Ride-Along Resolution (H.Res. 1023) would require each member of the House of Representatives to accompany a police officer for one patrol shift once each two year term or have their name published on a list of members who failed to do so. The resolution was re-introduced by Rep. Angela Read more »
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 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 »
Indianapolis – January 30, 2024. The Safe and Open Streets Act (H.R. 6926) would make it a federal crime to intentionally obstruct, or attempt to obstruct a public road, freeway, or highway. Penalties include fines and a maximum five-year term of imprisonment. The bill was introduced by Rep. David Rouzer (NC-7) in January and is Read more »
Indianapolis – January 24, 2024. The Housing for Heroes Act of 2023 (H.R. 6863) would provide a greater number of law enforcement officers with a more affordable path to home ownership by easing restrictions on the Good Neighbor Next Door (GNND) program. The bill was introduced by Rep. Michael Lawler (NY-17) last month and has Read more »
Indianapolis – January 17, 2024. The National Police Association (NPA) supports the Safer Kentucky Act, which seeks to shift statutes toward protecting the interests of crime victims and away from protecting the interests of criminals. It is legislation aimed at enhancing the safety of Kentucky residents, businesses, and law enforcement officers. Under the Safer Kentucky Read more »