Advocate Richard Fouchard updates Harrison County on Aiden’s Law progress

Richard Fouchard, speaking to the Harrison County Board of Supervisors, gave an update on advocacy for “Aiden’s Law,” saying the effort has been long and difficult but showing signs of progress. “Since 2010, 127 bills have been introduced in the legislature asking for radar for sheriffs. 125 of them have been killed in committee,” Fouchard told the board and asked supervisors to continue support for the measure.

Fouchard described this year’s bill as advancing farther than most—moving out of committee before failing on the Senate floor—and recommended returning some authority to local boards so counties could decide whether to adopt radar locally. He also marked the occasion by presenting cookie cakes in honor of Aiden Stockstill’s birthday and asked the board and community to celebrate Aiden’s memory rather than grieve. The board thanked Fouchard for his advocacy and encouraged continued outreach to sheriffs and legislators.

The presentation included discussion with supervisors about regional opposition among sheriffs in parts of the state; Fouchard suggested leaving the decision to county boards where population and road needs vary. The board did not take formal legislative action during the meeting but acknowledged the update and expressed support for ongoing engagement with law enforcement and lawmakers.