Nevada carrier
Regular Member
I attended the hearing today in Las Vegas at the Grant Sawyer Building. Overwhelming support from the people, but strong descent from Campus law Enforcement. Also testifying against the bill was The Chief of UNLV police. His testimony was disturbing as he outlined a myriad of constitutional rights violations that his officers would commit should they see someone lawfully carrying a firearm should this bill pass. In his view, if this law passes, and an individual is reported to be in possession of a firearm, he has no choice but to act on the assumption that the person with a firearm is acting as a criminal.
My testimony centered around DeShaney v. Winnebago County dept. of Social Services as well as Warren v. D.C. which establish that no police department can be obligated to protect anyone unless they have established a special relationship. I also gave the committee a preview of the arguments against the bill and explained why they were irrational and unfounded. Testimony offered by police chiefs revolved around things like sports events and alcohol consumption. The response to these arguments has generally been that police students and faculty on campus would be placed in no greater danger than anyone else would off campus.
My feeling is that 4 of the 5 committee members are behind this legislation and it will easily pass out of committee.
My testimony centered around DeShaney v. Winnebago County dept. of Social Services as well as Warren v. D.C. which establish that no police department can be obligated to protect anyone unless they have established a special relationship. I also gave the committee a preview of the arguments against the bill and explained why they were irrational and unfounded. Testimony offered by police chiefs revolved around things like sports events and alcohol consumption. The response to these arguments has generally been that police students and faculty on campus would be placed in no greater danger than anyone else would off campus.
My feeling is that 4 of the 5 committee members are behind this legislation and it will easily pass out of committee.