Bill would allow ‘Dreamers’ to join law enforcement in Virginia

Virginia lawmakers are considering a bill to allow people under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Act status to join law enforcement. State Sen. Jeremy McPike sponsors a bill to allow “Dreamers” to become officers and deputies. Prince William County Police Chief Peter Newsham told lawmakers it could greatly help recruitment and create a more diverse police force that better reflects the community.

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