Senator Plans to Make Attacks Against Law Enforcement Officers a Hate Crime With New Bill

Senator Plans to Make Attacks Against Law Enforcement Officers a Hate Crime With New Bill
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Oklahoma Sen. Casey Murdock (R-Felt) plans to file legislation that will define any targeted assault or threat against law enforcement officers as a hate crime. This classification would include not only law enforcement officers but also first responders, National Guardsmen, and military service members.

News of Sen. Murdock’s proposed legislation follows the devastating attacks against police officers in Los Angeles earlier this month, and in Tulsa earlier this year.
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