Va. lawmakers table a bill that would exempt police names from disclosure

[StrayKat]

RICHMOND — Lawmakers in Virginia on Thursday evening effectively killed a bill that would have made it possible for law enforcement agencies to keep officers’ names secret, postponing a debate that was attracting national attention to the state.

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Sanity prevails. . . for the moment.

Who all is in favor of this? We might need some personnel changes.

[arcane1]

1. Richmond is my birthplace, and I'm delighted to see this.

Baby steps!

[HassleCat]

2. Police paranoia

I used to work as a county elections official. On several occasions, we had police officers come in and tell us they wanted their names and addresses kept confidential, not released when one of the political parties requested a list of registered voters. They were shocked and surprised when we refused to do this. They automatically assumed they were entitled to this special treatment because they were law enforcement officers.

[FSogol]

3. Who wanted the bill? The GOP controlled legislature. I agree, they should go. n/t

[westerebus]

4. Just who do they think they work for?

There are laws already on the books that protect their identity in legal cases under investigation.

What's that familiar refrain from the police: If you aren't doing anything illegal, then you have nothing to hide.

[williesgirl]

5. Unbelievable how special they think they are!