Currently federal law forbids non-US citizens to serve as police officers and as deputies. However, a bill recently singed into law by the Governor of Illinois will do just that. HB 3751 will allow eligible foreign nationals to become police officers. Critics argue the bill allows individuals who are actively breaking the law to become enforcers of the law. Supporters of the bill say it will help with Illinois' ongoing police officer shortage. 

Currently federal law forbids non-US citizens to serve as police officers and as deputies. However, a bill recently singed into law by the Governor of Illinois will do just that. <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/media/illinois-gov-pritzker-allows-non-us-citizens-become-police-officers-new-law-fundamentally-bad-idea">HB 3751</a> will allow eligible foreign nationals to become police officers. Critics argue the bill allows individuals who are actively breaking the law to become enforcers of the law. Supporters of the bill say it will help with Illinois' ongoing police officer shortage.

UNHOLSTERED is an in-depth podcast about how police officers serve their communities and how all people can stand up for the brave men and women who go out every day and put their lives at risk to get their job done. Your hosts Kayla Blakeslee, a Fort Wayne radio personality, and Sofia Rosales-Scantena, a Captain with the Fort Wayne Police Department, join forces to give listeners an unfiltered look at the stories, events, and topics that show how our officers serve and fight for our community every single day. No topics are off-limits! From saving lives to soul-crushing losses and every incredible moment in between, this is a podcast unlike any other as you will hear your police officers as you’ve never heard them before. ​

UNHOLSTERED is an in-depth podcast about how police officers serve their communities and how all people can stand up for the brave men and women who go out every day and put their lives at risk to get their job done. Your hosts Kayla Blakeslee, a Fort Wayne radio personality, and Sofia Rosales-Scantena, a Captain with the Fort Wayne Police Department, join forces to give listeners an unfiltered look at the stories, events, and topics that show how our officers serve and fight for our community every single day. No topics are off-limits! From saving lives to soul-crushing losses and every incredible moment in between, this is a podcast unlike any other as you will hear your police officers as you&rsquo;ve never heard them before. ​

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