OLYMPIA — Mental health professionals would assist law enforcement officers who respond to calls from people in crisis, under legislation introduced this week by Rep. Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland and Sen….
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Major Changes Recommended for Use of Deadly Force by Law Enforcement
OLYMPIA — After months of meetings where task force members heard from police, prosecutors, stakeholders, and community members, the Joint Task Force on the Use of Deadly Force in Community…
Goodman legislation to strengthen DUI laws, protect vulnerable adults pass House
OLYMPIA – Strengthening our DUI laws has been a major focus of the House Public Safety Committee Chair, Rep. Roger Goodman (D—Kirkland), who has been nationally recognized by groups like…
Rep. Goodman bills protecting victims of sexual assault and domestic violence pass House
OLYMPIA – As chair of the House Public Safety Committee, Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland) often hears moving, painful stories from crime victims testifying about their experiences. Those stories have motivated…
Unanimous Vote for Rep. Goodman’s Bill to End Debtor’s Prison System
OLYMPIA – In a unanimous vote, the Washington House of Representatives recognized that the current debtor’s prison system of Legal Financial Obligations (LFOs) needed drastic reform and sent HB 1390…
Taking on elder abuse, domestic violence and property crime
OLYMPIA – When it comes to public safety, Rep. Goodman (D-Kirkland) has been recognized for his work from organizations such as the Washington Association for Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention,…