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Minutes for SB435 - Committee on Judiciary
Short Title
Expanding law enforcement officers' jurisdiction to include situations when an illegal act is observed that the officer reasonably believes will jeopardize the safety of any person without immediate action.
Minutes Content for Tue, Mar 8, 2022
Chairperson Patton opened the hearing on SB435. Natalie Scott provided an overview of the bill. She stood for questions. (Attachment 12)
Proponent
Ed Klumpp explained his association requested SB435 to address several inconsistencies and gaps in the current general jurisdiction statute, KSA 22-2401a. These inconsistencies and gaps have resulted in some criminal cases being dismissed and some seized evidence being excluded based on the jurisdiction issues the bill addresses. They believe this bill creates consistency on these jurisdictional issues and fills gaps in the jurisdictional authorizations that have come to our attention through court rulings. Mr. Klumpp stood for questions. (Attachment 13)
Dan Carney stated among the various departments within Blue Valley School District is the Blue Valley Campus Police Department. All 11 members of this department are trained and certified to the standards required by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Act, and all have served as city law enforcement officers prior to joining Blue Valley. Collectively, they have over 200 years of police experience. There are many examples in which the officers could be of assistance to their partner agencies ranging from assisting with traffic control in a high school homecoming parade to holding a secure perimeter after a severe weather event. The chiefs-of-police in Johnson County have expressed their support for SB435 which will help to create consistency in their ability to help one another when needed. Mr. Carney stood for questions. (Attachment 14)
Proponent Written
John Goodyear, General Counsel, League of Kansas Municipalities (Attachment 15)
Chairperson Patton closed the hearing on SB435.
