WashingtonWatch.com - S. 376, The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007

Comment by Gene (October 31, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

My department doesn't want a retiree to carry concealed so they just do not issue a photo id to a retiree. This simple act renders HR 218 meaningless....

Comment by Tom Hogan (September 12, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Hr 218 never really was clear enough state to state it seems. If a democratic president is elected forget about it ever getting signed anyway!It is funny though guys like Senator Chuck Shumer D NY who has full carry permit would not care anyway. Have you ever heard of a sitting politician convicted of carrying an illegal weapon? Again the law abiding person be it a retired law enforcement person would be arrested and convicted though I bet!...

Comment by Adam D. Harris (September 10, 2008, 01:00:00)

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Can states still enact laws that will prevent LEO from carrying outside there state of residence?...

Comment by Rich Suess (ret P.O.) (March 28, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Someone out in Wisconsin has to light a fire under Rep. (R) James Sensenbrenner, Committe chairman, he seems to be the "fly in the ointment". The F.O.P in his district needs to come alive on this guy. He claims to be pro L.E. but does not show it....

Revision by webmaster (October 10, 2007, 01:00:00)

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 376 would amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers.

Detailed Summary

<b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b>

Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) include Amtrak and executive branch police officers in the authorization for active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed weapons; (2) reduce from 15 to 10 years the length of service requirement for retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed weapons; (3) eliminate the requirement that a retired law enforcement officer have a non-forfeitable right to retirement benefits to qualify for a concealed weapons permit; and (4) revise firearms training and identification requirements for retired law enforcement officers who carry concealed weapons.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 341.

Points in Favor

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Revision by webmaster (September 6, 2007, 01:00:00)

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 376 would amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers.

Detailed Summary

Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) set forth criteria for use by states in certifying law enforcement officers to carry concealed weapons; (2) reduce from 15 to 10 years the service requirement for certifying retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed weapons; and (3) include Amtrak police officers as public agency law enforcement officers for concealed weapons certification purposes.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 5/17/2007: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Revision by webmaster (September 6, 2007, 01:00:00)

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 376 would amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers.

Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 341.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Status as of September 5, 2007

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

9/5/2007: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 341.

Comment by George Weissinger (July 30, 2007, 01:00:00)

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

HR 2726 is now in the House Committee. It appears that the reduction from 15 years to 10 years is not in the House version. The qualification standards for retirees is still fuzzy (to me) but maybe it will clarify the impasse in HR 218 regarding same....

Comment by Rick Wyatt (June 5, 2007, 01:00:00)

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

The House still doesn't even have a bill before it on LEOSA that I can find, so it would have to be presented quickly and passed so the President could sign it into law so it could go into effect by July 1st. Laws go into effect ususlly on July 1st,and Jan.1st. The NRA website has a good update on LEOSA. So at this late date in the year probably it wouldn't become law until at least Jan. 1st. At least thats my understanding....

Comment by Malcolm WIlliams (June 4, 2007, 01:00:00)

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Rick: Why do you say not before Jan 08 before passage and signing...

Comment by Rick Wyatt (June 2, 2007, 01:00:00)

Sat, 02 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S.376 still has to pass the Senate, then the House then be signed by the president.On the govtrack.us wedsite you are able to get updates....

Comment by Rick Wyatt (June 2, 2007, 01:00:00)

Sat, 02 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Sorry it should be website not wedsite, if and when,(most likely not till Jan.08) S376 is passed I think the problem then will be,will departments allow their firearms instructors to qualify retirees....

Comment by Malcolm WIlliams (May 30, 2007, 01:00:00)

Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

As a retired LEO I too would like to know the status of this bill....

Comment by George Weissinger (May 29, 2007, 01:00:00)

Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

On May 17, 2007, the LEOSA was passed by voice vote and updates the 2004 law. See Sen Leahy's release at http://leahy.senate.gov/press/200705/051707.html the wording includes (f)...or police officer of the exec. branch of the Fed. Gov't. I am still trying to figure out if the bill S. 376, which passed as indicated is law yet, or if it has to go to the House or not and signed by the President. Anybody out there know the status?...

Comment by Charles Ruggiero (May 25, 2007, 01:00:00)

Fri, 25 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

I am a GS-0083 Police Officer with an agency in the Executive Branch of the US Government. This bill seems as though it would fix problems with LEOSA applicability. However, I have already heard rumblings that some senior personnel in my agency do not, and will not, support our officers being covered by LEOSA. If agency officials are concerned about liability, I think that is a straw-man argument. Liability always rests with the individual carrying the firearm, and besides, our officers are trained, qualified, and are armed every day on the job. I hope this amendment does the trick and eliminates opposition from bureaucrats who do not walk the beat and have no personal exposure to crime and criminal activity....

Status as of May 17, 2007

Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

5/17/2007: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Comment by George Weissinger (May 13, 2007, 01:00:00)

Sun, 13 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

The intent of HR 218 and the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act was to make available, at no additional cost to the public, trained police and peace officers ready and willing to take action in the event of a terrorist act, or criminal event. However, many states prevent the implementation of the provisions of the law by preventing officers from receiving the yearly firearms qualification in order to carry concealed weapons outside the state of residence. S. 376 can correct this impediment by making qualified instructors more available. The bill to amend is lingering in the Senate now and should be passed without any problem. It is a simple amendment that will make the original law workable....