SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon House has just passed HB 4138, the Law Enforcement Accountability and Visibility Act (LEAVA), aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in law enforcement operations across the state. The bill now awaits consideration in the Senate
According to the Oregon House, this legislation sets statewide standards for law enforcement identification, limits the use of facial coverings, and restricts state assistance in unconstitutional federal actions.
Under LEAVA, officers must display their name, badge number, and agency identification while on duty. It also requires public posting of policies on facial coverings for specific situations…