An overwhelming number of local law enforcement administrators and State's Attorneys in Illinois are opposed to the next wrinkle that will come to pass from the 2019 Safe-T legislation.

Just as he was about to appear as a guest on the WHOW Morning Show Thursday, DeWitt County Sheriff Mike Walker received a text from an acquaintance in disbelief at the offenses that will see criminals released from jail without bail starting January 1.

According to Sheriff Walker, there are a lot of things about the Safe-T legislation that is still unknown. He calls it demoralizing to law enforcement when a criminal is taken into custody and then released back onto the streets at a reduced offense. He explains there is some of that now but it will worse come Jan. 1.

Sheriff Walker says it is frustrating that people in the world of law enforcement were not consulted for this legislation. He recognizes there can always be improvements made but wishes there would be more input from law enforcement officials.