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House approves law-enforcement amendments to include certified private campus police
Summary
The House passed Senate Bill 197 to add certified private higher-education law enforcement agencies to state definitions, making private campus police subject to the same standards and transparency obligations; supporters cited university backing and GRAMA concerns were raised.
Representative McHale presented Senate Bill 197 to amend statutory definitions so certified private higher-education law enforcement agencies are included where appropriate. He said the change "adds consistency across the state" so private campus police certified by the Commission of Public Safety would meet the same standards as public agencies.
Why it matters: The bill brings certified…
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