Illinois became the first state Saturday to pass a bill that will ban police from lying to youth during interrogations — a practice that adds significantly to the risk of
- Flyin Elvis -Utah Chapter - Monday, Feb 22, 21 @ 9:53 am:
So, if some law enforcement officials are to be believed, there will be mass police officer resignations beginning tomorrow?
=== Illinois State’s Attorney’s Association, which said the bill “will profoundly undermine public safety” ===
So I’m clear, this is the same group which has many members ignoring the prosecution of public health and safety regulations for the past 12 months related to a pandemic.
I wonder how long it will take some individuals and groups to understand or acknowledge the reputation they’ve given themselves over the past 12 months. It’s not 2019 anymore.
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We recognize and applaud the sponsor and all the legislators who have endeavored to tackle these very difficult issues. Democracy is not static – it is a vibrant process, and their efforts are an important part of all our efforts to have a more perfect union. We respect the efforts of the legislation and while we have concerns with aspects of the proposal, we do not take issue with the well–meant intentions of the effort.
Notwithstanding your efforts, the Illinois State‘s Attorney‘s Association wishes to voice our opposition to House Bill 163 and its many provisions that will profoundly undermine public safety and overturn long–standing common sense policies and practices in the criminal justice system.