MI SB0856

Expands law enforcement officer certification to include federal government employees employed within the previous 12 months whose standards are substantially similar to Michigan's law enforcement officer minimum standards.

Changes language in Section 9(1) from "give consideration to" to "consider" regarding varying factors and special requirements of local police agencies when establishing minimum standards.

Clarifies that the commission may accept certified basic police training and law enforcement experience received through the federal government to fulfill law enforcement officer minimum standards.

Adds federal law references (25 USC 450 et seq.) and updates citations related to Indian self-determination agreements in provisions governing tribal police officer certification and deputization.

Allows commission to establish evaluation or testing processes for granting waivers from training requirements for formerly certified officers who discontinue employment beyond specified timeframes.