OKLAHOMA CITY — Cities and towns in Oklahoma may soon be able to pass ordinances that allow the painting of blue lines and posting of signs supporting law enforcement.
Senate Bill 834, authored by former lawman Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, was approved by the full Senate on February 10. The measure now goes to the state House of Representatives for its consideration.
“This legislation simply clarifies that these displays are appropriate, permissible, and it also reflects the Senate’s support for law enforcement,” Weaver said. “I think law enforcement today has been under attack. I was in law enforcement for three decades and I can tell you, these men and women are heroes who put their lives on the line every day to keep us all safe.”
Blue Lives Matter became a mantra for pro-law enforcement groups and their families in the wake of Black Lives Matter pro- tests and riots last year.
“I believe Oklahoma towns and cities should be able to honor law enforcement,” Weaver said. “My legislation simply ensures that authorization is in statute so there is no question about it.”