Sponsor says drone bill targets malicious uses while exempting FAA‑authorized commercial operations Senator Schroer presented SB14‑21 to expand tools for law enforcement against illicit drone activity while carving out FAA‑authorized commercial drone operators; the committee heard support from Department of Public Safety and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce.

Senator Schroer's new bill aims to empower law enforcement against rogue drones while ensuring FAA-approved commercial operations remain unaffected.

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Missouri House advances bill allowing AGO investigators expanded commissioning and recognizes legislative security staff in statute Lawmakers debated whether to give Missouri Attorney General investigators independent commissioning and whether to codify house and senate security staff as statutory law‑enforcement for federal recognition. After heated debate the House adopted an amendment recognizing legislative security staff and perfected HB 21‑67 as amended.

Missouri lawmakers are divided over a bill that could empower the Attorney General's office with new investigative authority, raising concerns about the potential for expanded executive power.

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Committee hears bill to give trained officers authority to mitigate dangerous drone activity; members seek clarity on limits Representative Mike Jones presented HB 25‑87 to align Missouri law with the federal Safe/ Safer Skies Act and allow trained officers to detect, track and mitigate unlawful or dangerous unmanned aircraft; testimony emphasized electronic mitigation over shooting down drones but raised concerns about regulatory clarity and federal rulemaking.

A new bill in Missouri could empower law enforcement to track and respond to dangerous drone activities, but concerns about regulatory clarity and potential misuse are raising eyebrows.

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Missouri representative uses personal privilege to praise ICE, credits stricter enforcement for greater safety During a point of personal privilege in the Missouri House, the Gentleman from Taney County thanked law enforcement and singled out U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), saying ICE officers "deserve our support, prayers, and protection" and asserting the country is safer under the prior four-year administration.

A Missouri representative passionately praised ICE during a House session, declaring our nation safer than ever and calling for bipartisan support for law enforcement.

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Missouri law enforcement agencies allowed to request mutual aid across jurisdictions Law enforcement executives can now seek assistance from agencies across state borders.

Missouri law enforcement agencies can now team up across state lines, enhancing public safety like never before!

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Missouri counties permitted to impose specific sales tax for law enforcement services Counties can implement a sales tax exceeding one percent for law enforcement starting 2025.

Missouri counties are gearing up to impose a new sales tax for law enforcement, starting in 2025—what does this mean for your wallet?

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Counties authorized to impose sales tax for law enforcement funding Counties can now vote to impose a sales tax for law enforcement services.

Counties in Missouri now have the power to impose a sales tax to fund essential law enforcement services—how will this impact your community?

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County coroner authorized to perform sheriff duties during vacancy Coroner can appoint deputies and receive sheriff's salary gap when acting as sheriff.

Missouri's new Senate Bill 1 empowers county coroners to step in as acting sheriffs during vacancies, ensuring law enforcement remains steady—will this change reshape public safety in the state?

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Missouri sheriffs must complete training for $2,000 salary increase Sheriffs must complete 20 hours of training yearly to qualify for salary boost.

Missouri's Senate Bill 1 is shaking up law enforcement by requiring sheriffs to complete annual training for a $2,000 salary boost—could this be the key to better public safety?

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Missouri court may order restitution payments to county law enforcement funds Court permits judges to order restitution payments to designated county funds before sentencing.

Missouri's House Bill 862 could reshape the way offenders contribute to local law enforcement funds, but will it create more justice or just add financial strain on the vulnerable?

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Saint Louis lawmaker argues for elected sheriff and local funding for deputy salaries Lawmaker opposes state funding for Saint Louis deputy salaries advocating for local control.

A heated debate in Missouri is pushing for an elected sheriff in St. Louis County, raising questions about accountability and local funding for deputy salaries.

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