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Ohio gun owners’ rights during traffic stops under debate
An issue pitting gun owners’ rights against the safety of law enforcement is being debated at the Statehouse. A Republican-backed bill in the Ohio House of Representatives seeks to modify the rules for what a concealed carry permit holder must do when pulled over by police. Current law stipulates they must “promptly inform any law […]
Funding to reimburse Ohio law enforcement brings up concerns about warrant databases
While Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine promotes gun reform laws, the state is offering law enforcement the chance to get reimbursed for funds spent apprehending individuals with warrants. As part of the 2020-2021 biennium budget, the Prisoner Extradition Reimbursement Program was provided $500,000 for law enforcement agencies “that have limited funds to extradite suspects arrested out-of-state […]