Days after Illinois’ governor signed into law a bill banning police ticket quotas, a similar move was afoot in New Jersey to halt turning police officers into “revenue-generating machines.”
The bill in Illinois prohibits municipalities and police department from assigning ticket quotas and evaluating officers based on the number of tickets they issue.
The new law, signed Sunday by Gov. Pat Quinn, a Democrat, also stops agencies from comparing officers based on their ticket-writing numbers, the Chicago Tribune said.
“Law enforcement officers should have discretion on when and where to issue traffic citations and not be force to ticket motorists to satisfy a quota system,” Quinn said in a statement. “This new law will improve safety and working conditions for police officers and prevent motorists from facing unnecessary anxiety when they encounter a police vehicle.”
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lmao so now what are the kops gonna do? fight crime? yeah right!
ReplyDeleteMSP fight crime? roflmmfao!
There are no quotas in any MD agency. But police officers are expected to do what they get paid to do- enforce the law.
ReplyDeleteMaybe MSP can set up a speed trap on Rt. 13 By-pass between Johnson Road & Snow Hill Rd. Bring extra ticket books guys. Especially on a Friday night. Can even write for noise violations. I shouldn't be able to hear your radio in my living room with all windows closed.
ReplyDeleteIF there were no quotas, (like every cop wants us to believe), why would we need a bill to ban quotas?
ReplyDeleteIt can't be because we were lied to, could it?
No quotas good, now I can write as many as I want.
ReplyDeleteCops like you Should put Your names up. Smdh. Be on your high horse now. Lawlessness is coming soon . Obama is going to make sure your badge is worth your life . Enjoy all your ticket scratching. Or be the decent cop who everybody likes and save your ass when it hits the fan .
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