Substitute Bill No. 5055 Summary

• Establishes "false statement in a law enforcement record" as a class D felony for intentionally making false written statements or entering false information in law enforcement records intended to mislead public servants, effective October 1, 2024.

• Adds "false statement in a law enforcement record" as a ground for cancellation or revocation of police officer certifications, alongside existing grounds such as falsification of reports, excessive force, and conduct undermining public confidence in law enforcement.

• Requires chief law enforcement officers to report violations to the state council, including unreasonable or excessive force, failure to intervene in force incidents, intimidation or harassment based on protected class membership, and misconduct reflecting on officer truthfulness including falsification of evidence and untruthful statements.

• Mandates the Inspector General investigate failures by municipal police departments or Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to report violations to the council, with findings reported to the Governor and relevant legislative committee.

• Requires chief law enforcement officers to promptly notify state's attorneys of suspected criminal conduct violations by certificate holders, effective October 1, 2024.