Citizens for 1 Greater New Orleans:

Citizens for 1 Greater New Orleans and the New Orleans Crime Coalition urge you to oppose HB 311.

HB 311, authored by Bodi White, will reduce citizen access to information and undermine the purpose and effectiveness of the newly established Independent Police Monitor in Orleans. This bill will injure trust in and the effectiveness of the criminal justice system.

Executive Committee Organizations of the New Orleans Crime Coalition include:

Citizens for 1 Greater New Orleans
Business Council of New Orleans and the River Region
Urban League of Greater New Orleans
Common Good
Metropolitan Crime Coalition
New Orleans Police and Justice Association
Crime Stoppers

HB 311 proposes to bar any law enforcement agency from releasing information or documents pertaining to internal investigations of police officers unless the investigation resulted in a 15 day suspension or greater discipline. Therefore, Independent Police Monitor reports would be barred from presenting analysis or identifying trends in any public report except for those complaints that resulted in 15 day suspension or more.

URGENT CALL TO ACTION:

HB 311 (Full Bill)

Join us in Baton Rouge, this Wednesday, May 27th, 9:00 am for The House and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on HB 311. We would like a good presence. WEAR RED!!
VOICE Your Opposition To HB 311: Send a pre-formatted email to members of the House and Governmental Affairs Committee.

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