S 3089
STOP Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Secure Takedown and Obstruction Prevention Act (STOP Act), makes it a federal crime to barricade oneself while evading a Federal law enforcement officer. The legislation recognizes the dangers faced by law enforcement and aims to reduce dangerous confrontations and resource diversion during arrest attempts. It specifically prohibits actions that hinder officers' ability to apprehend suspects and increases the risk of harm to officers, suspects, and bystanders. The bill enhances penalties for those who barricade themselves during an arrest evasion.
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