New Illinois legislation expands law enforcement use of drones
An Illinois bill passed on June 16 expands the use of aerial drones by local police for public safety. Signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker, the Drones as First […] Read More
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Controversial bill restricting use of police dogs stalls amid debate over racial bias and public safety
A proposed California bill that aimed to toughen restrictions on the use of police dogs by law enforcement officers was shut down in the Assembly and will not progress. Assembly […] Read More
House passes bill to deport immigrants who assault law enforcement officers
The United States House of Representatives approved a bill on May 17 that aims to simplify the deportation process for immigrants who assault law enforcement officers. Despite objections from Democrats, […] Read More
Tennessee governor signs bill to fund school security months after deadly Nashville mass shooting
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed a $230 million school safety funding package into law aimed at enhancing security in public and private schools in the wake of the mass […] Read More
Washington state on brink of decriminalizing drug possession
Washington state could soon become the second state in the country to decriminalize possession of drugs if lawmakers reject a proposed drug policy bill for a second time. The bill, […] Read More
Texas bill would pay teachers to carry firearms in classrooms
Texas lawmakers are considering a new bill that would pay educators up to $25,000 to carry firearms and serve as “sentinels” in schools in addition to their role as teachers […] Read More
