PA Governor Executive Order - The Legal Brief

Published on August 22, 2019
Duration: 6:23

This video provides a detailed legal brief on Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf's Executive Order 2019-06, 'Reducing Gun Violence.' Host Adam Kraut, Esq., breaks down the establishment of new governmental bodies like the Senior Advisor for Gun Violence Prevention and the Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the PCCD. The order also directs the Department of Health to create a Violence Data Dashboard and implement suicide prevention initiatives, while the State Police are tasked with enhancing deterrence and buyback program guidelines. The speaker critically analyzes the order, suggesting a public health framing may be a strategy to advance gun control measures.

Quick Summary

Pennsylvania Executive Order 2019-06, 'Reducing Gun Violence,' establishes a Senior Advisor for Gun Violence Prevention, an Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the PCCD, and a Division of Violence Prevention in the Department of Health. It also mandates a Violence Data Dashboard and suicide prevention initiatives, while tasking the State Police with enhancing deterrence and buyback program guidelines.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Legal Brief
  2. 00:15SB Tactical Sponsor Spot
  3. 00:45PA Executive Order Introduction
  4. 00:57Senior Advisor for Gun Violence
  5. 01:13Office of Gun Violence Prevention
  6. 01:46Division of Violence Prevention
  7. 02:07Violence Data Dashboard
  8. 02:26Suicide Prevention Initiatives
  9. 02:51PA State Police Role
  10. 03:07Special Council on Gun Violence
  11. 03:17Council Responsibilities (1-3)
  12. 03:45Council Responsibilities (4-5)
  13. 04:04Council Composition
  14. 04:30Additional Council Members
  15. 04:52Speaker's Conclusion and Opinion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pennsylvania Executive Order 2019-06?

Executive Order 2019-06, signed by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, is titled 'Reducing Gun Violence.' It establishes new governmental positions and initiatives aimed at addressing gun violence from public safety and public health perspectives.

What new governmental bodies are created by PA Executive Order 2019-06?

The order establishes a 'Senior Advisor for Gun Violence Prevention,' an 'Office of Gun Violence Prevention' within the PCCD, and a 'Division of Violence Prevention' within the Department of Health. It also creates a 'Special Council on Gun Violence.'

What role does the Department of Health play under PA Executive Order 2019-06?

The Department of Health is directed to create a 'Violence Data Dashboard' to collect violence statistics and implement suicide prevention initiatives, including a 'Suicide Death Review Team.'

What are the responsibilities of the Special Council on Gun Violence in Pennsylvania?

The Special Council on Gun Violence will study and recommend strategies to reduce gun violence. This includes reviewing background check processes, identifying best practices to keep weapons from dangerous individuals, and aligning agency resources.

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