The New York Sheriffs' Association wants to beef up penalties for people who commit crimes against law enforcement.
Executive Director Peter Kehoe said crimes against officers, like stalking and assault, have been on the rise in recent years.
A push is underway for more protections for police officers. As WXXI’s James Brown learned, one local group says those protections are unneeded and could cause more unrest.
He also said doxxing, or revealing personal information about officers, is also increasing.
