Senator Van Pelt to Testify in Senate Executive Subcommittee on Police Professionalism
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois State Senator Patricia Van Pelt will discuss police accountability legislation at a Senate Executive Subcommittee hearing today at the Michael A. Bilandic Building in Chicago. Testimony is set to be heard on the following legislation:
· Senate Bill 2210: Establishes that videos and other materials or documents related to police misconduct are subject to Freedom of Information Act, except when an exemption is approved by a judge.
· Senate Bill 2233: Prohibits destruction of all records related to complaints, investigations and adjudications of police misconduct and requires permanent retention of those records. The bill applies to records currently in existence or created in the future. Also, expressly overrides any agreement or order to destroy these records.
· Senate Bill 2370: Requires that all minors be represented by counsel throughout custodial interrogations. The bill also provides that statements made by a minor during a custodial interrogation without counsel are inadmissible in juvenile or adult court proceedings.
WHAT: Police Professionalism Senate Executive Subcommittee Hearing
WHO: Senator Van Pelt and Senate Executive Subcommittee on Police Professionalism
WHEN: 10 a.m., Friday, Mar. 11
WHERE: C600 – Michael A. Bilandic Building – 160 N. LaSalle St. – Chicago
