As a lifelong Butler County resident, I support our local law enforcement officers who serve our community with dedication and integrity. That’s exactly why I’m concerned about a serious problem: criminals posing as law enforcement to target Pennsylvania families. The FBI has warned about this growing threat.

When armed agents operate masked and without visible badges, they create opportunities for criminals to impersonate them.

Across Pennsylvania, reports show this tactic is on the rise. Criminals wear tactical vests, claim to be U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or federal agents, and commit robberies and assaults while victims comply, believing they’re dealing with real officers.

Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1071 would strengthen public safety by requiring law enforcement — state

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