Breonna’s Law is legislation designed to ban or severely restrict the use of “no-knock” warrants—police search warrants that allow officers to enter a home without announcing themselves first. Key Components of Breonna’s Law (as passed in various jurisdictions, including by Dr. Mark Baker in South Fulton): 1. Bans “No-Knock” Warrants: • Prohibits law enforcement from entering homes unannounced, especially during nighttime hours. • Officers must knock, announce themselves, and wait a specified amount of time before entering. 2. Requires Use of Body Cameras: • Officers must wear and activate body cameras during the execution of any warrant. 3. Increases Accountability: • Encourages transparency in warrant approval and execution. • Often includes a requirement for higher-level judicial sign-off before a warrant can be used. 4. Protects Residents and Officers: • Reduces risk of tragic outcomes, especially in communities of color. • Prevents deadly misunderstandings when residents defend themselves from unknown intruders. ⸻ Why It Matters in South Fulton: Dr. Mark Baker sponsored and passed Georgia’s first Breonna’s Law, named in honor of Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old Black woman who was killed in 2020 by Louisville police during a no-knock raid on her apartment. His version of the law: • Made South Fulton the first and still only city in Georgia to ban no-knock warrants. • Showed bold leadership and a proactive stance on police reform and community safety. “This law is about saving lives—Black lives—and restoring public trust in law enforcement.” — Dr. Mark Baker