Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Body camera rules, other police reforms approved by Illinois House
Body camera rules, other police reforms approved by Illinois HouseBy Seth A. Richardson, State Capitol Bureau
Posted May 28, 2015 at 4:30 PM
Updated at 6:10 PM
The Illinois House passed a police reform bill Thursday that includes rules for the use of body cameras.
Senate Bill 1304 passed by a 107-3 vote. It includes provisions for body camera guidelines, independent investigators, special prosecutors and new training. Illinois would be the first state in the nation to pass a comprehensive package of recommendations put forth by President Barack Obama's police task force.
Rep. Elgie Sims, D-Chicago, said the bill is the result of months of negotiations between Democrats, Republicans, police organizations and community groups.
Rep. John Anthony, a Plainfield Republican and former police officer, said that overall he is pleased with the compromise.
"This bill could have been a lot worse than what we have today," he said. "One of the things I spoke about in committee, when you're doing police reform, you have to be careful and cautious."
More at the link....
http://www.sj-r.com/article/20150528/NEWS/150529416/10511/NEWS/?Start=1