RI League of Cities and Towns Statement on LEOBOR Reform

Statement from Ernie Almonte, Executive Director of the League of Cities and Towns, on General Assembly’s enactment of reforms to the Law Officers’ Bill of Rights:

“The League applauds the House and Senate for enacting reforms to the Law Officers’ Bill of Rights which will improve transparency and address serious flaws in the system while maintaining officers’ due process rights. We are grateful for the collaborative efforts of the bill sponsors, the Police Chief’s Association, and law enforcement over the past several years to reach a compromise. We thank the honorable, professional officers for their service to our communities.”