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Sonya Massey bill signed into law in Illinois

Sonya Massey bill signed into law in Illinois by Governor JB Pritzker that requires law enforcement agencies to review potential hire’s employment history before making an offer

MadameNoire · 10m

Illinois Passes ‘Sonya Massey Law’ To Keep Dangerous Officers Off The Streets

Sonya Massey was shot to death in her own home by a police officer with a questionable background who responded to her call for help.

CNN on MSN · 1d

Sonya Massey shooting prompts Illinois law requiring disclosure of police recruits’ backgrounds

Illinois law now requires that prospective police officers approve the release of personal background records in response to last summer’s shooting of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman, in her home by a sheriff’s deputy who had responded to her call for help.

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Sonya Massey Act signed into law, takes effect Jan. 1

The Sonya Massey Act, signed into law on Tuesday, will increase police accountability by revising hiring procedures in ...

The Pantagraph23h

Illinois to strengthen vetting of police hires after Springfield woman's death

A new Illinois law will require expanded background checks for police hires, a response to the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey ...

The State Journal-Register2d

Could Ferguson Commission serve as a model for Springfield group as it nears the finish line?

A co-chair of the Massey Commission said a not-for-profit group that grew out of the Ferguson Commission "does have appeal for me." ...

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