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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 2017
Page
2
Lawmakers push criminal enhancements for attacks on officers citing rising violence against police. Proponents argue protections deter violence while critics warn of broader repression and strained protest rights as states move to widen felony charges and mandatory terms for assaults on officers and related offenses nationwide.
More than a dozen states have passed laws within the last year to stiffen penalties for crimes against law enforcement officers. Arizona and Arkansas broaden aggravated assault provisions, Georgia raises minimums and funds officer families, Kansas and Missouri add new penalties for offenses against officers, while Kentucky Mississippi and Missouri push hate crime and related enhancements.
Seabury’s 31 graduates heard messages of curiosity humility and gratitude from Bishop Seabury’s speakers. Valedictorians Grant Gollier Jack Edmonds and Gretchen Ohlmacher urged embracing failure time's healing power and gratitude toward teachers.
The Journal-World states its policy to correct significant errors brought to the editors' attention. Readers are urged to call 832-7154 or email news@ljworld.com to report mistakes.
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