The true reality is bounty hunters can at times cross the line from public safety into public endangerment when it comes to the manner by which they track, apprehend, and remand subjects while in public and private spaces - with tragic results.Īdvancement of this bill is imperative to public safety. Many of us can recall the “reality” television program, "Dog the Bounty Hunter," with a sense of having been entertained and generally satisfied with tactics used to apprehend suspects. There is an inherent danger to public safety when rigorous training and oversight, in any industry, is the exception rather than the rule.
It needs the same authority over bounty hunters. The department has a strong record of holding bail agents accountable and working with partners in law enforcement. While having a criminal record is not an automatic bar to licensure, it is an important factor that the Department of Insurance evaluates before granting or renewing a license. The bill, if enacted into law, would ensure only those who receive the proper power-of-arrest training can perform a citizens’ arrest.Īnd by requiring bounty hunters to obtain liability insurance, as private investigators and security guards must now, AB 2043 will help further protect the public from undue harm and property damage.Īll of these steps will help prevent future tragedies.Īs the chair of the Assembly’s Public Safety Committee, I recognize the value of rehabilitation. Shockingly, while bounty hunters under law can perform “citizens’ arrests,” minimal training is required compared to police officers.
#DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER MURDER VERIFICATION#
New requirements under AB 2043 would hold bounty hunters to the same scrutiny as the bail agents who hire them, including fingerprint-based background checks, testing and passage to obtain a license, maintaining an appointment with a surety insurer and verification by posting of names of licensed bounty hunters on the Department of Insurance website. Currently, bail fugitive recovery persons, as bounty hunters are formally known in California, face few requirements under California law. Laundrie has been charged with unauthorized use of a debit card and a warrant issued for his arrest.AB 2043 will help to protect the public, law enforcement, and those being sought by bail bond companies. Petito's remains were found in Wyoming on 19 September. Laundrie is wanted for questioning in connection with the death of Gabby Petito, who went missing while the couple were on a road trip.
#DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER MURDER UPDATE#
This update from Lyssa, who was known as Baby Lyssa on her father's reality TV show, came after she reportedly teased "big news" in a tweet that was later deleted.Ī police search is ongoing for Laundrie in Carlton Reserve near his family home in North Port, Florida, but police said they have yet to find any evidence of the man who was last seen by his parents on September 13.Ĭhapman's search has been mainly focused on islands near Fort De Soto Parkin, and the team is also investigating tips that the fugitive was spotted on the Appalachian Trail.
However, in another tweet, she added: "I've been asked to not share active information due to the large amount of media surrounding the case." As always, whatever I can share with you, I will â¤ï¸- Lyssa Chapman October 10, 2021 ( Remember, he was in Florida on his honeymoon) We are still actively searching for #BrianLaundrie, leaving a team in place in Florida. Dad is headed back to Colorado temporarily to handle some business.
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