"Security enhancements that have been put in place include both seen and unseen measures," stated Col. Joe Gasper, director of the MSP. "I can assure you that we take our responsibility for safeguarding the Capitol and those who work and visit here seriously and, together with our law enforcement partners, we will be prepared to ensure law and order." … [Read more...] about Michigan law enforcement to increase security at State Capitol in anticipation of armed protests
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Police Reform Bill Goes To Pritzker’s Desk Despite Law Enforcement Backlash
Welter said the bill was filed at 3:51 a.m., and many lawmakers have yet to read all 764 pages. He said portions that remain, like cash bail, are concerning. Cash bail allows a person to go free at a judge’s discretion if they are not a danger to a specific person. … [Read more...] about Police Reform Bill Goes To Pritzker’s Desk Despite Law Enforcement Backlash
New York lawmaker seeks to ban bulletproof vests for law-abiding citizens
Journalists often wear bulletproof vests when reporting on-scene during events that have the potential to escalate into dangerous situations, as the Free Beacon noted, such as the riots that occurred in major cities across the U.S. over the summer after George Floyd's May 25 death. … [Read more...] about New York lawmaker seeks to ban bulletproof vests for law-abiding citizens
‘No Vaccine, No Job’ Declares Anti-Brexit Pimlico Plumbers Boss
The head of a small businesses association in Australia made similar threats in August. Council of Small Business Organisations Australia CEO Peter Strong had told 7NEWS: “If one of my staff members says, ‘no, I’m against it’, then I’m going to have to say I’m sorry, you are a threat to my business.” … [Read more...] about ‘No Vaccine, No Job’ Declares Anti-Brexit Pimlico Plumbers Boss
Trump Faces Senate Trial After Second Impeachment
“We witnessed actions inside the Capitol building that were inconsistent with the rule of law. The rights of freedom of speech and assembly do not give anyone the right to resort to violence, sedition and insurrection,” the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement on Tuesday. And CNN reports that a major interagency meeting is happening Wednesday to discuss security in nation’s capital ahead of President-elect Biden’s inauguration next week, and in anticipation of potential violence: … [Read more...] about Trump Faces Senate Trial After Second Impeachment
