The Safe-T Act, HB 3653, omnibus criminal justice law signed into law in 2021. The members of CIRC & Afro-Soc support this law, and so do the working people of our communities. We strongly encourage you to support the reforms made by the law and do everything in your power to implement the changes with equity. Furthermore, public officials should be mindful that the working people of Illinois support efforts toward increased police accountability, transparency, and reform. The public also desires alternative institutions to address public safety. We are certain that the guidance we are providing will help to establish expectations for these domains. This guidance carefully explains what the law says, what it doesn’t say, and best practices on how to implement this law at the local level here in Illinois.
Questions include:
- Effective Dates of Safe-T Act
- Concerns About Implementation
- What Accountability is there for Officers who violate the new law?
- New body-cam Laws
- Is the SAFE-T Act leading to a rise in crime?
- Officer Complaint Policy
- What About Illinois Police Leaving the Profession?
- Does the SAFE-T Act remove Habitual Offender Status?
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