Governor Kevin Stitt has recently signed a bill that grants officers the authority to acquire search warrants for individuals who have arrest warrants for domestic assault and battery, even if they are present at a third-party residence. This new legislation aims to enhance the ability of law enforcement to apprehend suspects and ensure the safety of potential victims.
The Tulsa Police Robbery Lieutenant, Captain, and other officers made the trip to Oklahoma City to witness the signing of SB 1660 by Governor Stitt.
In the past, if law enforcement officers received confirmation that a suspect with a felony arrest or domestic arrest warrant was present at a third-party residence, they were unable to obtain a warrant to search the property and apprehend the wanted individual.
According to the police, a third-party residence refers to a location that is different from the suspect’s home or the address mentioned in the warrant.
According to law enforcement officials, suspects were able to take refuge in unrelated houses that had no connection to the crime under investigation prior to the introduction of this bill.
Tulsa Police Detective A. Derycke raised the concern and took immediate action to find a resolution.
The change is scheduled to come into effect on November 1, 2024. To read SB 1660, click here.
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