When Felons Become the Lawmakers - Episode 15

Every day I learn something new and continue to be shocked by what's going on in our government and politics. Tarra Simmons believed to be first felon to win state legislative office in Washington | The HillA Breakdown of Police Reform Bills in the State of Washington | Top Story | nbcrightnow.comWA Bills sponsored by Tarra Simmons Bill Info Detailed Legislative Reports (wa.gov)HB 1054: Establishing requirements for tactics and equipment used by peace officers."The key part of this legislation is the state has moved the legal bar to pursue for a violent offense to “probable cause” rather than “reasonable suspicion.” For example, if a deputy sheriff was to respond to an armed robbery and the suspect vehicle was described as a blue F150 and a deputy saw a blue F150 driving at a high rate of speed in the same area as the robbery occurred, a law enforcement officer could still try to make a traffic stop this vehicle, however if the suspect vehicle decides to flee we can no longer pursue it under House Bill 1054." Snohomish County Sheriff, Adam FortneyFacebook - Adam Fortney Facebook message about "police reform" legislationConnect with me!Julie Barrett (@juliecbarrett) / TwitterJulie Barrett Womansplaining | FacebookHome - Conservative Ladies of [email protected] the show (https://www.paypal.me/conservativeladies) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebarrett1.substack.com