MI SB0449

Defines "regularly employed" as employment by a police force or law enforcement agency for more than 120 hours annually in the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards Act.

Requires the commission to establish law enforcement officer minimum standards and guidelines including instruction on racial profiling, cultural respect, and noncombative law enforcement methods in diverse environments.

Allows the commission to waive training requirements for recertification of officers whose certification became void if they were employed 1-5+ years previously and are re-employed within specified timeframes (1-2 years depending on tenure).

Preserves certification status for officers called to active military duty in reserve components, preventing certification from becoming void during active service.

Establishes separate certification requirements and limitations for Michigan Indian tribal police officers and multicounty metropolitan district law enforcement officers, requiring deputization or formal written agreements.