Child-Sensitive Arrest Bill signed by Gov. Hochul, local law enforcement shows support

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Child-Sensitive Arrest Bill signed on Saturday by Gov. Kathy Hochul looks to address the trauma children endure when they witness a parent being arrested.While many in the region have their own way to handle these cases, the bill aims to make the process more uniform statewide.“It's a way to safeguard children when there's an arrest of their parent or custodian and to ensure that we minimize the trauma," said Erie County Sheriff John Garcia. "Because w