Arrest and summonses mandates; Virginia State Crime Commission to report. (HJ513)
Introduced By
Del. Delores McQuinn (D-Richmond)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
Description
Study; Virginia State Crime Commission; arrest and summonses mandates; report. Directs the Virginia State Crime Commission to study the use by state or local police departments or sheriff's offices of specific mandates for the number of arrests or summonses that a law-enforcement officer must make or issue for traffic offenses or traffic infractions. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/08/2014 | Committee |
| 12/08/2014 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15100401D |
| 12/08/2014 | Referred to Committee on Rules |
| 01/20/2015 | Assigned Rules sub: Studies |
| 02/05/2015 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/10/2015 | Left in Rules |
Comments
Conventional wisdom is that law enforcement activities are often based on revenue enhancement and arrest volume, not public safety. The study should determine if that is the case and, if so, the Commonwealth should promptly discontinue that practice at all levels.