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Reviewing 2019 legislation that affects law enforcement
More than 250 new laws went into effect on Jan. 1. Many of them will affect law enforcement of-
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ficers, both professionally and personally.
Below is a summary of some of the more topical new laws.
— a firearm owner’s identification card — would be suspend- ed and firearms removed for between 14 days and a maxi- mum of six months. (Read more: New Law Keeps Guns Away from Those Deemed ‘Dangerous’ at https:// news.wttw.com/2018/07/16/new-law-keeps-guns-
Gun ownership. SB 3256 requires a 72-
hour waiting period for all gun purchases
made in the state, including those made
by nonresidents at Illinois State Police-recog- nized gun shows. Previously, Illinois mandated a
72-hour waiting period for handgun purchases only; assault weapons, including the AR-15, could be obtained following a 24-hour waiting period. Under the new law, the purchase of stun guns and Tasers will still include a 24-hour waiting period. A violation of the law would be a Class 4 felony. The so-called “red flag law” (HB 2354) allows relatives of a gun owner to petition a court to grant a form of restraining order, should evidence prove that a gun owner is a danger to him/ herself or others. Police can also petition a judge to grant a lethal order of protection. If granted, the gun owner’s FOID
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School safety. All Illinois schools must conduct at
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least one law enforcement-led active shooter safety drill each year. The drill must be conducted within 90 days of the first day of school and include participation from all school personnel and students present at the time of the
drill.
Pet protection. Law enforcement officers may take tem-
porary custody of pets that are suffering from extreme heat, cold or other life-threatening conditions, thanks to a new law. An officer can seek veterinary care for the rescued ani- mal and must attempt to contact the pet’s owner, who will be responsible for any associated veterinary costs.
Police shootings. All law enforcement agencies must adopt a written policy for the internal review of officer-in-
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