HARRISBURG (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - The Pennsylvania State Troopers Association has joined the Attorney General's coalition working to end the hiring of officers with a history of misconduct.
"The Pennsylvania State Troopers Association supported a statewide registry from the beginning and we couldn't have formed such a strong statewide coalition without their help," said Attorney General Shapiro. "PSTA was a vital part of our early discussions with lawmakers in 2019 and I commend them for being a constructive partner moving this key reform forward."
"The PSTA thanks Attorney General Shapiro for his leadership in conducting this important work and ensuring law enforcement has a seat at the table. State Troopers enforce the law without any consideration of class, color, creed or condition. We continue to believe the Pennsylvania State Police has some of the most robust accountability measures in America, but these conversations are important. We have long supported a statewide registry so our department can ensure it only hires people who are worthy of being a Pennsylvania State Trooper. We look forward to being part of this effort."
The Pittsburgh and Peters Township Police Chiefs are also in the coalition, working to make sure officers' records of excessive forces and misconduct are disclosed to other law enforcement agencies before hiring.
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