Oklahoma lawmakers devising ‘Back the Blue’ legislation to support police

Published July 25, 2020 5:48pm ET



Oklahoma lawmakers are working on legislation aimed at supporting law enforcement and providing better benefits to police officers.

Two Republican state representatives, who call it the “Back the Blue” legislation, said it will increase pay for state troopers, create better retirement plans for law enforcement, and increase compensation for family members of officers who are killed in the line of duty, according to News 9.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.