H.R. 324 Statutory Powers of Arrest to DOD and sub-component Police Officers
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Feb 25th, 2011Someone from Bremerton, WA signed.
Feb 25th, 2011Someone from Bremerton, WA signed.
Feb 25th, 2011Someone from Long Beach, CA writes:
No more "catch and release" of criminals. Give the individuals with the responsibility and training the authority to catch and detain without being subjected to lawsuits. It is disrespectful to list them as "law enforcement officers" only after they have given the last full measure while ignoring them as such while alive.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 25th, 2011Someone from Port Orchard, WA signed.
Feb 25th, 2011Someone from Rosamond, CA writes:
If the Congress thought enough of this to pass LEOSA, and President's thought enough to sign laws into effect, then the Department of Defense should obey those Federal Laws. DoD should be ashamed to violate Federal Law and not have to force the Congress and the President to pass more legislation specifically directing DoD to obey the laws of the nation.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 25th, 2011Someone from San Diego, CA signed.
Feb 25th, 2011Someone from Lancaster, CA signed.
Feb 24th, 2011Someone from Port Orchard, WA writes:
I request your support in this issue. The government should be responsible to those who are responsible for it's protection. The recognition afforded by this bill are justified and rightfully earned.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 24th, 2011Someone from Rock Island, IL signed.
Feb 24th, 2011Someone from Oak Island, NC signed.
Feb 24th, 2011Someone from Bremerton, WA writes:
I am a Retired United States Marine, A former Police Officer for Oak Harbor Wa, and Millington Tenn, Veterans Affairs Police Officer and currently A Department of Defense Police Officer. I am a police Academy Instructor with the additional certification to instruct SFST / DUI, Lidar/ Radar, EVOC, Non-lethal weapon, Weapons ranging from 9mm pistol, shotgun, M-16, M-240 Machine gun and am currently the Field Training Officer (FTO) / Coordinator (FTOC) for this department. I have never understood how the DOD officers are entrusted with so much more responsibilities such as, protection / security teams for any one of major importance, not limited to and to include the President of the United States, members of the United States Congress, High ranking military service member(s), military veterans, government employees and private citizens. I do not understand. Why are we, the United States of America, limiting ourselves on the safety of all persons by limiting the capacity of our Police Officers? I would surely hope that if a family member of mine found, yours or anyone?s, themselves in a dangerous situation; and there is a federal Police Officer there (DOD), He will have the tools to render assistance. (i.e. weapon).REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 24th, 2011Someone from Lancaster, CA signed.
Feb 24th, 2011Someone from Albuquerque, NM signed.
Feb 23rd, 2011Someone from Rosamond, CA signed.
Feb 23rd, 2011Someone from Hyattsville, MD signed.
Feb 23rd, 2011Someone from California, MD signed.
Feb 23rd, 2011Someone from Patrick Afb, FL signed.
Feb 23rd, 2011Someone from Lancaster, CA signed.
Feb 23rd, 2011Someone from Jacksonville, FL signed.
Feb 22nd, 2011Someone from Sierra Vista, AZ signed.
Feb 22nd, 2011Someone from Zion, IL writes:
Respectfully request a hearing in support of H.R. 324. Please pass H.R. 324.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 22nd, 2011Someone from Sierra Vista, AZ signed.
Feb 22nd, 2011Someone from Milton, FL writes:
Long over due and very much needed. Thanks FOP for your support. Don't give up We hope to carry our own weapons in uniform on and off duty as "Real" police officers do!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 22nd, 2011Someone from Glen Burnie, MD signed.
Feb 22nd, 2011Someone from Meridian, MS writes:
The stubborn refusal to do this seems simply a matter of money, but as exemplified by the Fort Hood incident, our troops deserve the very best in Law Enforcement resources, Standardized training through FLETC, matched with the guts and determination of these Police Officers would grant maximum use of the potential these officers now posess. This cannot be matched by "private security" on the cheap. What these officers are asking for is no different than other police officers anywhere, the ability to protect themselves and affect a felony arrest if they observe a crime regardless of juridiction. This in effect would add hundreds of Law Enforcement officers everywhere with police powers at very little comparative costs when contrasted with even hiring a local cop. This in the age of asymmetric threats and active shooters, coupled with worsening economic conditions which are forcing the reduction in local and state resources and even federal support, this could help thicken the thin blue line, Personnally I would even forego the pay increases, I simply realize the absolute need for this to happen, much respect to all concerned, and best regards. Stay safe, Patrolman David Green.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 22nd, 2011Someone from Oceanside, CA signed.
Feb 21st, 2011Someone from Harker Heights, TX writes:
This law is WAY overdue, Give us the tools we need to protect and serve the families and soldiers who are protecting us!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 21st, 2011Someone from El Paso, TX writes:
As a DA Police Officer I am subject to the discretion of the CG (Commanding General) of the military base I'm at. I have seen senior military officers get off scott free because they know the CG.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 21st, 2011Someone from Atlantic Beach, FL signed.
Feb 21st, 2011Someone from Macon, GA writes:
its absolutely ridiculous at they can't!! i mean, average citizen can make a citizen arrest in the state i live, as long as soon as they apprehend the individual or individuals, they bring them to the county jail, or before a magistrate judge without further detainment. we are all allowed to carry guns protected under the constitution of the united states, so why not???REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 21st, 2011Someone from Temple Hills, MD signed.
Feb 21st, 2011Someone from Oceanside, CA signed.
Feb 21st, 2011Someone from Atlanta, GA signed.
Feb 21st, 2011Someone from Oceanside, CA signed.
Feb 21st, 2011Someone from Lowville, NY writes:
When your a federal civilian Police Officer you need to be able to do your job and not have to rely on other police departments to do the job you are getting well paid for. Please give us what we need to do or jobs and protect our self's.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 21st, 2011Someone from Zion, IL signed.
Feb 21st, 2011Someone from Theresa, NY writes:
This law must be passed for the safety of all our law enforcement officers and for the sorrounding communities.This should be a priority.REPORT COMMENTS
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