Conduct of law-enforcement officers; establishmentof an Early Identification System. Requires the Department ofCriminal Justice Services (the Department) to establish a best practicesmodel for the implementation, training, and management of an EarlyIdentification System (EIS). The bill defines an EIS as a systemthrough which a law-enforcement agency collects and manages datato identify and assess patterns of behavior, including misconductand high-risk behavior, or performance of law-enforcement officersand law-enforcement agency employees. The bill directs each sheriffor chief of police to implement an EIS by July 1, 2024, and requiresthat law-enforcement officers receive training prior to implementationof the EIS and annually thereafter. The bill also directs the Departmentto establish and administer written policies and procedures for law-enforcementagencies to report to the Office of the Attorney General all judgmentsor settlements in cases relating to negligence or misconduct of a law-enforcement officer.
Del. Patrick Hope
Sponsored bills
Local tax; solar facility exemption.
Statewide urban and community forest managementplan. Directs the Department of Forestry to develop a 10-yearstatewide urban and community forest management plan that includestree canopy goals, best management practices, and local guidelinesfor localities.
Historic preservation. Provides that thefiling of a historic designation application shall stay a localityfrom issuing any permit to raze or demolish a proposed historic landmark, building, or structure until 30 days after the rendering of thefinal decision of the governing body of the locality. The bill alsospecifies that the affected property owner, the applicant, or anyresident of the locality who provided public input on the locality's historic district plan may appeal to the circuit court for reviewof any final decision of the governing body pursuant to such application.
Celebrating the life of Mildred Fayette OdomGraves.
Commending the Richmond Free Press.
Celebrating the life of Firefighter ChristopherGeorge Griffin.
Commending Costella B. Williams.
Commending Weldon Edwards.
Celebrating the life of Victor J. Kimm.