FL H0853

Amends Florida Statutes section 943.1716 to expand the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission's required instruction for law enforcement officers

Requires officers to receive training in interpersonal skills relating to diverse populations and racial minorities as part of the mandatory 40 hours of continued employment instruction

Training must emphasize awareness of cultural differences, how racial bias impacts interactions with racial minorities, and methods to combat inherent biases

Effective date is July 1, 2016