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Sponsor says bill targeting barricade standoffs will aid law enforcement negotiations
Summary
Sen. Patton told the Senate Judiciary Committee SB 188 would criminalize barricading in structures or vehicles to resist arrest, a measure he said is driven by federal fugitive task-force experiences and an uptick in violent fugitives who create prolonged standoffs.
Senator Patton gave sponsor testimony for Senate Bill 188 at the Senate Judiciary Committee on Oct. 8, saying the bill would prohibit resisting arrest by barricading oneself inside a structure or vehicle and add penalties intended to deter prolonged standoffs.
Patton said the proposal originated from U.S. Marshals and…
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