US EditionSonya Massey shooting prompts Illinois law requiring disclosure of police recruits’ backgrounds
The law mandates full employment history disclosure and stricter background checks to prevent hiring officers with problematic records, following Sonya Massey's 2024 fatal shooting, with bipartisan support.
- A new law in Illinois, inspired by the killing of Sonya Massey by a police officer with a troubled history, requires law enforcement agencies to thoroughly investigate a candidate's background before hiring them.
- The legislation, known as Senate Bill 1953, mandates agencies to obtain and review an applicant's complete, unredacted employment record, including disciplinary actions, internal investigations, and past misconduct findings.
- Former Deputy Sean Grayson, who had been hired by six Illinois law enforcement agencies despite previous issues, is awaiting trial for Massey's unjustified shooting death in 2024.
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What Is Senate Bill 1953: The Sonya Massey Bill?
Source: Source: Wikipedia / Wikipedia / Source: Wikipedia / Wikipedia In response to the tragic killing of Sonya Massey, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has taken critical steps to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. On Aug. 12, the 60-year-old governor signed Senate Bill 1953 into law, a significant piece of legislation aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in law enforcement hiring practices, according to ABC …
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