Sturtevant officials are quietly weighing a proposal to disband their police department and instead contract for law enforcement services through a neighboring agency. Thanks to the officers’ union and the WPPA, news of the potential move has raised serious concerns regarding a lack of transparency and inspired pushback from members of the community.
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While intended to promote justice and transparency, the use of “Brady Lists” raises serious concerns – particularly regarding the lack of due process afforded law enforcement officers. The WPPA is the only group representing rank-and-file officers that is actively engaged on this issue, and we are leading the charge to reform the law in a way that more effectively balances the constitutional rights of criminal defendants and the due process rights of those sworn to uphold the law.
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The WPPA’s advocacy on behalf of law enforcement is regularly featured broadly in print, television, and radio news media.
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The dangers you face on a daily basis are not limited to the streets that you patrol. Increasingly around the country, law enforcement is being targeted by ambitious prosecutors hoping to win political points and opportunistic civil attorneys eager to score quick settlements. Through the WPPA’s Extended Legal Protection Plan, we can provide you with an additional safety net of legal coverage to give you the peace of mind you deserve.
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