State Representative David Friess (IL) | Representative David Friess (R) 115th District
State Representative David Friess (IL) | Representative David Friess (R) 115th District
The Truth in Public Safety (TIPS) Working Group, comprised of House Republicans, has unveiled a comprehensive legislative package aimed at enhancing public safety, supporting law enforcement, and ensuring justice for victims. Representative Friess expressed his commitment to the cause, stating, “Our communities deserve to be safe, and our law-abiding citizens deserve to feel secure. The legislative package put forth is a crucial step towards achieving these goals.”
One of the key bills highlighted in the legislative package is the Community Protection Act, known as HB 4852, which would require the Illinois Department of Corrections to notify victims, local law enforcement, and state’s attorneys prior to the release of an offender, empowering communities with information about potentially dangerous individuals returning to their neighborhoods.
Representative Friess emphasized the importance of supporting law enforcement officers, stating, “Our police officers have been demoralized by anti-police rhetoric and policies that undermine their ability to protect our communities. It is crucial that we support our law enforcement officers and provide them with the tools they need to effectively carry out their duties.”
The legislative package includes a range of proposals aimed at enhancing recruitment, staffing, and training within law enforcement agencies. Bills such as HB 5122 offer a $500 income tax credit for first responders, while HB 5123 seeks to improve the hiring and training process for law enforcement recruits.
Other bills in the package focus on criminal code changes, improving FOIA processes related to law enforcement, and enhancing notification systems for clear and present dangers.
The Truth in Public Safety Legislative Package includes various bills addressing different aspects of public safety and law enforcement support, such as the Pretrial Fairness Act, Revocation of Pretrial Release, Criminal Code Changes, and other miscellaneous provisions.
The legislative package aims to make communities safer, support law enforcement, and ensure justice for victims. Representative Friess, who proudly serves the people of the 115th District, highlighted the importance of the proposed legislation in achieving these shared goals.
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