HB3217 Summary

• Amends the Illinois Police Training Act by creating a Recruitment Division within the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board

• Establishes a "Back the Badge" program to develop recruitment plans for law enforcement agencies

• Requires the Division to identify and prioritize specific characteristics desired by law enforcement agencies and communities in police officers

• Directs the Division to cooperate with law enforcement agencies to develop strategies for hiring and retaining diverse sworn officers who reflect their communities and agency priorities