Kifowit-Sponsored Legislation to Protect Police Officers Takes Effect - chicagotribune.com

Bulletin Board: A Post From the Community | AURORA, Ill. ¿ Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, adopting a statewide alert system to notify nearby residents of an emergency situation involving a police officer took effect at the beginning of the year. ¿This law will allow police officers to be better protected against dangerous criminals, and the public to be better protected against criminals who have absolutely no regard for law and order,¿ Kifowit said. ¿By giving the public timely updates, law enforcement will have a better chance of apprehending these individuals before they can cause additional harm.¿ Public Act 98-0263 creates a statewide ¿Blue Alert¿ ...