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Patrol
New Texas Law Will Speed Police Hiring Process for Military Veterans
The Governor of Texas signed into law over the weekend a piece of legislation that allows those who served in the military to receive credit toward becoming a law enforcement officer.
May 29, 2019
Weapons
Texas Chiefs: Open Carry "Handcuffs" Law Enforcement
Texas police chiefs are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to veto legislation repealing certain handgun restrictions in Texas if lawmakers do not remove a controversial provision the chiefs fear would allow criminals to carry firearms without repercussions.
May 28, 2015
Patrol
Texas Red Light Photo Enforcement Bill Passes
The Texas House Committee on Transportation has passed HB 901, the red light photo enforcement bill. The bill will allow cities to implement a red light camera system connected to traffic signals.
March 18, 2003
Patrol
Texas Debuts Public Database of Police Shootings
After a year of growing calls for transparency in law enforcement, Texas has debuted a public statewide database of officer-involved shootings.
October 8, 2015
Patrol
Texas Governor Considering State Takeover of Austin Police
“Austin politicians have overtly politicized local law enforcement to the detriment of all Texans and given state officials not only a reason, but a compelling duty to act,” said Terry Keel, a former Travis County sheriff and former Republican state representative.
September 4, 2020
Patrol
Texas Lawmakers Introduce Proposed "Back the Blue Act" During Police Week
Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Representative Ted Poe (R-TX) announced on Wednesday that they have introduced the Back the Blue Act, which would increase the penalties for criminals who intentionally target law enforcement officers, and provide new tools for officers to protect themselves.
May 16, 2019
Patrol
Video: TX Governor Signs Sanctuary Cities Ban Into Law
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that he has signed a new ban on sanctuary cities into law, which would require both local government and law enforcement to comply with federal immigration laws or face legal consequences.
May 8, 2017
Training
Congress Passes De-Escalation Training Bill
The bill that passed the House on Wednesday will amend a 1968 federal crime law to authorize $70 million in annual grant funding for law enforcement training on alternatives to the use of force that include scenario-based exercises for officers.
December 15, 2022
Vehicle Ops
House Approves Amber Alert Compromise Package
The House of Representatives has approved a package of child protection legislation that would create a national Amber Alert child kidnapping notification network as well as strengthen the nation’s child pornography laws.
April 9, 2003
Weapons
Sheriffs Push Back on Obama Gun Control
More than 90 sheriffs from mostly rural counties say they won't enforce what they deem unconstitutional gun laws from the Obama administration or Congress.
January 24, 2013
Patrol
Police Union Wants Virginia to Outlaw Ticket Quotas
Virginia State Police, which the PBA says uses the practice that requires troopers to write a certain amount of tickets as a measure of effectiveness, initially denied using quotas.
August 25, 2021
Command
TX Chiefs Tell State Legislators How to Protect Schools
Recommendations include strengthening background checks, raising the minimum age to purchase a military-style rifle, and making it a state crime to complete straw purchases, or the purchasing of a firearm on behalf of an individual knowingly unfit to obtain one.
June 29, 2022
Patrol
TX Governor Wants to Freeze Property Taxes for Cities that Defund Police
“If we have police brutality, we don't need fewer police, we need less police brutality, and so we need to take action, whether it be as a Legislature or in police departments or whatever the case may be,” Abbott said. "We do need to take action to ensure that law enforcement officers are trained in ways in which they will not engage in police brutality.”
August 18, 2020
Weapons
Senate Approves $100 Million for Immigration Enforcement Effort
The Senate agreed to provide $100 million for immigration policing efforts by Texas border sheriffs and other local law enforcement agencies yesterday—more than doubling the money currently available to local law enforcement for immigration purposes.
June 4, 2007
Patrol
Biden Signs Bills Benefitting Law Enforcement, First Responders
The "Protecting America’s First Responders Act of 2021," authored by Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and co-sponsored by Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, would better ensure that law enforcement and first responders who are disabled in the line of duty have prompt access to benefits.
November 18, 2021
Patrol
SRO Association Praises Baltimore Decision to Support Arming School Officers
The National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) released a statement today applauding a decision by the Baltimore City Public Schools Board of School Commissioners to support proposed state legislation that would allow members of school police departments in Maryland to carry their service weapons at all times on school campuses.
February 27, 2019
Technology
House Panel OKs Legislation to Arm Pilots
A House panel pushed forward with legislation to arm pilots, despite strong opposition from the Bush administration.
June 18, 2002
Technology
Congress Approves Cybersecurity Legislation
The House Thursday unanimously passed S. 2519, the National Cybersecurity Protection Act of 2014 which the Senate passed earlier this week, as well as Senate amendment to H.R. 2952, the Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act -- both bipartisan legislation to strengthen the nation’s cyber defenses.
December 12, 2014
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