The Grundy County Board and Sheriff opposed a criminal justice reform bill being considered by the Legislature. | Stock Photo
The Grundy County Board and Sheriff opposed a criminal justice reform bill being considered by the Legislature. | Stock Photo
The Grundy County Board passed a resolution opposing the criminal justice reform proposal — a piece of legislation that would end cash bail in the state and install new measures in law that advocates said would improve law enforcement accountability.
Grundy County Sheriff Ken Briley told the County Board that there were unintended consequences of the bill that are very concerning, WCSJ News reported.
“This bill is an attack on our law enforcement professionals and citizens of Grundy County,” Briley said to the board.
The county sheriff feels the legislation places emphasis on protecting criminals while ignoring the protection of law enforcement.
Briley said that he is particularly concerned that the bill provides for body cameras but prohibits officers from reviewing the footage before writing a report.
“I’m concerned as to why an officer wouldn’t be allowed to review their camera footage to assist in report writing,” Briley said. “Sadly, I believe this is a way to target officers.”
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