The Illinois House advanced legislation on Thursday mandating more comprehensive background checks prior to the hiring of police officers — coming less than a year after a Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy fatally shot 36-year-old Sonya Massey, who appeared to be suffering from a mental health crisis at the time.
Illinois: House Approves Bill Mandating ‘Stricter Police Hiring Background Checks’ Following 2024 Sonya Massey Death
Brooke Mallory
May 16, 2025 | 6:27 PM
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