Tag: State Legislation

Special Units
California State Legislators Want to Ban Officers from Wearing Masks to Conceal Identity
SB 627, “The No Secret Police Act,” also requires officers to be identifiable via their uniform, whether with name or other identifier, according to California state Senator Scott Wiener’s office.
June 17, 2025
Point of Law
New Michigan Bill would Give Officers Civil Immunity in Self-Defense Cases
House Bill 4404 would create a presumption of civil immunity for individuals who are cleared criminally after using force in self-defense, shifting the burden of proof onto plaintiffs.
April 28, 2025
Patrol
New Mexico Changes Law to Allow Non-Citizen Officers
On April 7, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law Senate Bill 364, which allows people with work authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to serve as law enforcement officers.
April 14, 2025
Technology
Oregon Bill Would Allow Police Agencies to Use Drone as First Responder
Currently, police can only use drones without a judge’s permission under “exigent circumstances,” such as when someone is in immediate harm or suspects are fleeing.
April 8, 2025
Patrol
Glock Switches Banned in Alabama
Local and federal officials say they hope the new legislation will result in a more efficient apprehension of people in possession of Glock switches.
March 26, 2025
Patrol
Alabama Bill Could Allow Prosecution of People who Swear at Officers, Interfere at Scenes
Those in violation of the law would be charged with a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail and a $6,000 fine.
March 20, 2025
Patrol
Iowa Legislation Would Ban Citizen Police Review Boards
Sen. Scott Webster, R-Bettendorf, said cities already have bodies in charge of reviewing police actions through civil service commissions. These panels are in charge of hiring, disciplining, and firing city employees including police officers.
March 18, 2025
Command
Bill to Put St. Louis Police Under State Oversight Moves Forward in Missouri Legislature
On Wednesday, the Missouri State Senate Fiscal Oversight Committee voted to pass SCS HCS#2 HB 495 by a vote of 5-2, pushing the bill toward a vote by the full Missouri Senate.
March 7, 2025
Patrol
Connecticut Chiefs Want to Seize, Sell Cars Used in Street Takeovers
Takeovers often involved hundreds of vehicles and drivers who outnumber law enforcement, the chiefs believe that seizing the vehicles, then selling them, would send an easy-to-understand consequence while giving towns and cities revenue.
March 6, 2025
Point of Law
California Officials Propose Legislation to Punish Looting in Fire Zones
The bill would make looting a felony instead of a misdemeanor and increase possible prison sentences to four years instead of one, and comes as law enforcement agencies report elaborate attempts to take advantage of victims.
February 10, 2025
Training
New California Law Mandates Parental Notification Before School Shooting Drills, Prohibits Simulated Gunfire
In addition to prohibiting the use of simulated gunfire, the law mandates a standardized week-of-parental notification that an event is to take place and day-of parental notification after the event has taken place.
October 1, 2024
Point of Law
Louisiana Criminalizes Getting Too Close to Officers in Some Circumstances
While the legislation's language does not specifically mention filming, critics say that by default it would limit how close a person can be to observe police. Opponents have also gone further to question the law's constitutionality.
May 30, 2024
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