S 1504
Probation Officer Protection Act of 2019
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Bill overview
This bill, the Probation Officer Protection Act of 2019, changes federal law to give probation officers the authority to make an arrest without a warrant if they are subjected to a forcible assault or obstruction while performing their duties. Specifically, it amends existing law to allow probation officers to arrest individuals who resist, impede, or interfere with them or other probation officers. The arrest must be based on probable cause and be conducted according to rules established by the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. This legislation aims to enhance the safety and effectiveness of probation officers.
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Thomas Tillis
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