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Committee approves expansion of search authority for officers over convicted felons on supervision, 12-1
Summary
House Bill 187, which would extend the search authority now given to probation and parole officers to all peace officers when encountering convicted felons on supervision, passed the Judiciary committee 12–1 after extensive public-safety and civil-liberties debate.
House Bill 187, a public-safety bill that would extend the search authority currently held by probation and parole officers to all peace officers when they encounter convicted felons under active supervision, cleared the House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee on a 12–1 roll-call vote.
Sponsor Representative John Schertz (Western Treasure Valley) told the panel the statute aims to reduce risk to officers and the public by allowing prompt searches during routine contacts such as traffic stops instead of delaying while probation or parole staff are contacted. "This bill simply extends that search authority, not just to our IDOC members, but to our law enforcement members," Schertz said, calling the measure "a deterrent" and a way to provide uniformity…
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