Ill. Senate Democrats: Preston Leads Measure to Address Antiquated Officer Hiring
March 22, 2024
March 22, 2024
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 22 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news:
To diversify the state's pool of law enforcement officers, State Senator Willie Preston is leading legislation to prohibit the use of credit history in police hiring decisions.
"An applicant's poor credit history should not preclude that person from becoming a police officer," said Preston (D-Chicago). "If we want to address the decrease in officers apply . . .
To diversify the state's pool of law enforcement officers, State Senator Willie Preston is leading legislation to prohibit the use of credit history in police hiring decisions.
"An applicant's poor credit history should not preclude that person from becoming a police officer," said Preston (D-Chicago). "If we want to address the decrease in officers apply . . .