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Senator Johnson seeks creation of Joint Law Enforcement Oversight Committee to study modern threats
Summary
Sponsor testimony for Senate Bill 26 proposed a Joint Law Enforcement Oversight Committee (JLEOC) to review law enforcement preparedness for emerging technologies such as aerial and underwater drones and remote-controlled vehicles; bill would fund a one-year investigative task force and requires a General Revenue Fund appropriation.
Senator Johnson presented sponsor testimony on Senate Bill 26, which would create a Joint Law Enforcement Oversight Committee (JLEOC) to assess Ohio law enforcement training, readiness, and preparedness in light of emerging technologies. The committee heard testimony on the bill as a first hearing; no committee vote was taken.
Johnson argued technological advances are creating new security challenges and said, “This is the greatest danger faced by our law enforcement in our time.” He listed threats…
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