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Tag: Legislation: Page 2
Patrol
Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill to Offer Zero Down Mortgages to Police
The HELPER Act would create a new home loan assistance program for police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and pre-K-12 teachers who have served for at least four years in their respective roles.
May 23, 2022
Command
3 Southern CA Sheriffs Slam Legislature for Hindering Public Safety
“What we are missing is political will,” Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said. “We have the answers.”
April 25, 2022
Patrol
CA Bill Would Allow Non-Citizens to Serve as Officers
SB 960, proposed by Republican Sen. Nancy Skinner, would remove the provision that an individual must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States in order to become a police officer.
April 8, 2022
Patrol
Minnesota Lawmaker: Expedite Police Trainees with "Strong Moral Character"
Proposed legislation would provide free tuition, bonuses, and other incentives to attract high school and college graduates to the law enforcement profession.
March 4, 2022
Patrol
Ohio Bill Would Give Police Training on Contact with Alzheimer's Patients
Law enforcement can become involved with individuals with subjects suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia in a variety of circumstances, and further training can help mitigate potential problems.
February 18, 2022
Patrol
GA Legislators File Bill to Exempt Officers from State Income Tax
The single-page bill, which has been assigned to the House Ways & Means committee, calls for full exemption of the state's income tax payments for law enforcement officers charged with “enforcing criminal laws and exercising the power of arrest...”
February 1, 2022
Patrol
Reform Legislation Shouldn't Turn Police Training Into "Rocket Surgery"
Recently enacted "police reform" legislation in Massachusetts will require harbormasters to complete added police training at the same time that reserve academy training is all but eliminated.
January 21, 2022
Point of Law
NJ Bill Would Allow Officers to Review Video Before Writing Reports for Some Incidents
Police would still have to write initial summaries from memory in cases where somebody died.
January 11, 2022
Special Units
MA Senate Approves Bill to Allow EMTs to Treat Injured K-9s
Nero’s bill was named for the K9 partner of slain Yarmouth Police Sgt. Sean Gannon.
November 15, 2021
Special Units
Proposed FL Law Would Fund Care for Retired K-9s
A bill put forward by Rep. Sam Killebrew, R-Winter Haven, would require the state of Florida to provide funds for the care of retired K-9s.
October 1, 2021
Patrol
Anti-Cop Rhetoric: The Beat (Down) Goes On
Despite persistent anti-police sentiment, American law enforcement continues to watch over the American public, like sheepdogs protecting the flock from the wolves.
October 1, 2021
Patrol
New Law to Ban Chokehold Use by Police in Missouri
Missouri police officers would be prohibited from using chokeholds to subdue crime suspects under a sweeping package of law enforcement reforms that were expected to be signed into law by Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday.
July 14, 2021
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