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IN HB1234
Bill
Status
1/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Wendy McNamara
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AI Summary
HB 1234 Summary
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Repeals law enforcement training statutes from Title 5 (State and Local Administration) and recodifies them into Title 10 (Public Safety) effective July 1, 2016.
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Renames the Law Enforcement Training Board to the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POSTC) and restructures its governance with 17 appointed members representing law enforcement, judiciary, business, labor, and other sectors.
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Allows individuals to obtain law enforcement training without prior appointment by a law enforcement agency, enabling self-funded training through certified academies and qualified postsecondary educational institutions.
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Authorizes state educational institutions to enter into contracts with POSTC for law enforcement training programs wholly supported by the commission without requiring higher education commission approval.
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Establishes minimum training standards including pre-basic courses (40 hours), basic training requirements, inservice training, and specialized courses covering cultural diversity, human trafficking, mental health crisis intervention, and interactions with vulnerable populations.
Legislative Description
Law enforcement training and education. Repeals certain statutes concerning law enforcement academies and law enforcement training currently located in the state and local administration law (Title 5). Recodifies the repealed statutes in the public safety law (Title 10). Changes the name of the law enforcement training board to the peace officer standards and training commission (commission). Enables individuals to obtain law enforcement training without an appointment by a law enforcement agency. Authorizes a state educational institution to enter into contractual agreements with the commission for specific programs to be wholly supported by the commission without the approval of the commission
Last Action
Representative Price added as coauthor
1/12/2016