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IL crew, new Bills introduced to limit Conservation Police powers

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  1. cls74

    cls74 Legendary Woodsman

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    A couple new bills were introduced to basically require conservation to have probable cause just like any other law enforcement agency in order to enter private land and conduct searches HB5894. Second one limits their confiscation powers for lesser offenses HB5706.

    Have to say I agree with this in terms of 4th amendment rights.

    Can read more here

    Update 2/22/14 - Illinois Politics - IllinoisCarry.com
     
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    The Conservation Police can be brutal, about time they get the same rules as regular LEO's.
     
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    So, are the conservation police the equivalent of our game wardens? Or are they like forest preserve police?
     
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    Game wardens
     
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    As much as I hate a poacher, and appreciate what these guys do, it's not right that they can just ignore the Constitution just because they say so.
     
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    Todd's #2 toward the bottom of first post in link is right on. Also applys to more then game laws.
     
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    I agree with any bill that stops people from violating illegal search and seizure laws.
     
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