HB 120: Overreaction in the Name of School Safety
This bill proposes to spend $100 million on school safety efforts (which aren't defined in law), and sets up a central database with students' information that law enforcement can access.
Why the Utah Legislature Banned Police Quotas
A new law, proposed by Libertas Institute, prohibits police agencies from using quotas. Here's why we did it.
SB 57: Increasing Penalties for Killing Police Service Animals
This bill would increase legal penalties for those who kill a police service animal.
HB 64: Unreasonable Restrictions on Cell Phone Use
This bill would prohibit you from making or receiving phone calls while driving unless you only used hands-free technology to do so.
HB 43: Want My Blood? Get a Warrant
This bill makes clear in law that a police officer must obtain a warrant before obtaining a person's blood without consent.
‘Twas the Night Before a No-Knock Raid
Like Santa, SWAT's making a list… and, hopefully, checking it twice before they invade someone's home.
Enter to Learn, But Leave Your Rights at the Door
Because police officers are increasingly being used in school settings, parents—and the broader public—should be informed as to how and when they are questioning or disciplining young students.
Could you sue the government if its employees hurt you?
Utah law gives police immunity from being sued if they negligently injure a suspect being pursued in a high speed chase—even in cases where they may not have followed the law.
Here’s What Utah’s SWAT Teams Have Been Up To in 2015
Utah is the only state with a law requiring police transparency regarding “forcible entry” (no-knock or knock-and-announce) warrants and the use of SWAT teams. Last year’s report provided the first look into the...