03/28/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 03/28/2024 06:26
State Representative Charlie Meier supports a bold legislative package aimed at improving public safety, recruiting and retaining police officers and other law enforcement officials, and providing assistance to victims of violent crime.
Since the inception of the Truth in Public Safety Working group in 2023, the group has met with law enforcement groups, retired judges, state's attorneys and other stakeholders to develop the legislative package. Last year, many legislators on the Republican side held roundtables with law enforcement officers and prosecutors. The legislative package unveiled proves that Republican lawmakers took the concerns of law enforcement seriously and crafted legislation to address continuing issues.
The legislative package focuses on supporting and protecting crime victims, giving judges wider discretion to detain people charged with felonies, and recruiting and retaining law enforcement while ensuring they are able to do their jobs.
Legislation introduced by House Republicans serving on the Truth in Public Safety working group include: