Statement From Providence Mayor Elorza Supporting The Repeal Of The Law Enforcement Officers' Bill Of Rights (LEOBOR)

Providence RI

07 May, 2021

5:32 AM

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Press release from the City of Providence: May 6, 2021 Providence, RI – "I support Senate Bill 0773 that calls for the full repeal of the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights (LEOBOR)," said Mayor Jorge O. Elorza. "LEOBOR places unnecessary hurdles on police chiefs' ability to discipline their members and it limits what information can be made available to the public. I commend the efforts of Sen. Tiara Mack and Rep. Anastasia Williams to improve transparency and accountability in law enforcement agencies." This press release was produced by the City of Providence. The views expressed here are the author's own.