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New bill harshens penalties for false reports to police
ABC-13 WSET
"So what we've done with this bill is put more teeth into law enforcement," said Walker. "What we're finding across the commonwealth, you know, a lot of law enforcement are telling me 'Mr. Walker, this is almost a monthly or weekly...

March 14, 2023
Walker's bill updating 'swatting' penalties heads to governor's desk
The News & Advance
A bill sponsored by Virginia Del. Wendell Walker, R-Lynchburg, to strengthen the penalties of calling in a false threat to law enforcement — aka “swatting” — has passed both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly.

February 21, 2023

February 17, 2023
House gatekeepers clear bill to crack down on false calls to police
Richmond Times-Dispatch
On the morning of the very day Del. Wendell Walker, R-Lynchburg, was to present his House Bill 1572 to crack down on false calls to police, fire departments or emergency medical services, someone called in a threat...

January 25, 2023
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