Back in 2021, the DEA first proposed legislation, in memory of Det. Brian Simonsen, regarding the theft of cell phones. The goal of the proposed legislation was to force cell phone companies to render their product obsolete once the hardware was stolen, thus eliminating the incentive for perpetrators to rob and kill for these objects. The bill went through several drafts and is now in Albany. The bill numbers are New York State Assembly bill A. 08215 (sponsored by Amy Paulin, District 88) and New York State Senate bill S. 07739 (sponsored by Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, District 23).
Bench Dedication for Det. Jonathan E. Diller
There will be a bench dedication ceremony in honor of Det. First Grade Jonathan E. Diller on Tuesday, August 27,
