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The Orland Fire Protection District is opposing the current police reform bill making its way to the desk of Gov. J.B. Pritzker. (Yasmeen Sheikah/Patch)
ORLAND PARK, IL The Orland Fire Protection District released a statement opposing the current police reform bill that s making its way to Gov. J.B. Pritzker, adding to the list of officials in town that have opposed the legislation.
House Bill 3653, which the Illinois Sheriffs Association refers to as the Defund the Police bill, passed by a 60-50 vote. If passed, the bill will change use-of-force guidelines, require body cameras for every police department in the state, end cash bail, and strip collective bargaining rights relating to discipline from police unions. The Senate passed the bill in the early morning hours of Wednesday by a 32-23 vote.