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Orange County Votes to Join Feds to Oppose California's 'Sanctuary' Law
The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday in a closed-door session to join the federal government in a lawsuit against California over the state "sanctuary" law that went into effect in January.
March 28, 2018
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$100 Million WI School Safety Plan to Address 'Any Threat,' Governor Says
A $100 million plan to improve school safety in Wisconsin is "critically important for students," Gov. Scott Walker said Monday after he signed the bill into law in front of fourth-graders at Victor Haen Elementary School.
March 27, 2018
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New Washington Law Gives First Responders PTSD Benefits
In the past, those claims were denied unless the illness could be attributed to a single incident, said Michael White, legislative liaison for the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters.
March 27, 2018
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Florida Governor Signs ‘School Safety’ Bill That Could Arm Teachers
Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Friday signed into state law new gun restrictions and a provision that allows teachers to arm themselves in response to the Parkland school shooting.
March 9, 2018
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"Assault Weapon" Ban Introduced in House, 150 Democrats Support It
The bill prohibits the “sale, transfer, production, and importation” of semi-automatic rifles and pistols that can hold a detachable magazine, as well as semi-automatic rifles with a magazine that can hold more than 10 rounds.
February 27, 2018
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NH Senate OKs Making Court Officers Eligible for Death Benefit
New Hampshire's court security officers who are killed in the line of duty would be eligible for the same death benefits as police officers and firefighters under a bill passed by the state Senate.
February 19, 2018
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Missouri Bill to Up Penalties for Harming Police Dogs Fails
Missouri lawmakers voted down a bill that would have increased the penalties for killing or injuring police dogs in the state.
February 15, 2018
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Oregon Legislators Propose Mandatory Mental Health Counseling for Police Officers
Some state legislators want to require every law enforcement officer in Oregon to meet with a mental health professional at least once every two years.
February 7, 2018
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UT Bill Lowers Age for Teens Accused of Killing Officers to Face Adult Charges
A new bill filed in the Utah State Legislature would lower the age for teenagers to face adult-level charges when they’re accused of killing police officers.
January 22, 2018
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MS Bill Would Allow Ambulances to Transport Injured K-9s
The bill, filed by Rep. Jay Hughes, D-Oxford, said any law enforcement dog used by a police enforcement or governing agency of a county or municipality injured or wounded in the line of work would be eligible for transport.
January 15, 2018
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NM Governor Wants to Grant Immunity to Law Enforcement Officers
Gov. Susana Martinez plans to push legislation that would grant legal immunity to New Mexico law enforcement officers for actions in the line of duty.
January 12, 2018
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NC Driver Manuals Now Teach Public What to Do at Traffic Stop
The law took effect Jan. 1, and the guidelines will be required reading in all driver’s education classes in high school.
January 3, 2018
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