CPD#127

I work for a department in one of the counties that filed suit. When the law was initially passed in 2021 we were already doing a majority of the things required by the new law. We already had body cameras and a policy for them. We were already doing the training required, but had to make adjustments to some curriculum to make things accredited or count towards the mandates issued. We weren't churching up the training just including more things in training so all mandates were covered for ever Officer. Has made training more complicated and while some of the mandates are good personally I think it has diluted the training we need while prioritizing special feel good initiatives. I have no idea what will happen when this goes to the IL Supreme Court. Being an Illinois resident for 43 years I have a feeling it wont end favorably. Sorry for being a negative Nancy and hopefully I am wrong. I don't work in a jurisdiction like Chicago, Springfield, Decatur, or Danville so we don't see the extreme violent crime they do. With that said I cant see how this law if fully implemented does anything for safety. Since Covid started we have reduced the number of people we jail. This was started in part because of all the state laws and local regulations but has continued after. In that time I have not seen crime reduce. I could go on and on, but I am just rambling. This whole statement is mine not reflective of my employer.