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Bill would speed return of officers’ weapons after investigations; sponsors say it eases county burdens
Summary
Senate Bill 288 would require quicker return of officers’ duty weapons after investigations conclude, so long as there are no pending charges or appeals; law‑enforcement groups told the House Judiciary Committee March 10 that delays create equipment and training burdens for departments.
Senate Bill 288, introduced to expedite the return of law enforcement officers’ firearms after investigations conclude, drew short testimony during a March 10 House Judiciary Committee hearing.
Sponsor Rep. Gordon Hendrick (testifying as an ex‑mayor) and sheriff’s representatives described instances in which multiple department weapons were held for months or years while investigations, lab testing and coroner inquests proceeded. “Sometimes…
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