MN HF3630

Peace Officer Standards and Training Board must develop learning objectives for preservice and in-service autism training by January 1, 2021, covering autism overview, de-escalation strategies, crisis reduction models, and available tools and technology.

Board must consult with individuals with autism, family members, autism experts, and peace officers when developing the learning objectives.

Autism training learning objectives must be included in required curriculum for professional peace officer educational programs, and individuals cannot take the peace officer licensing examination after July 1, 2021, without completing this training.

Beginning July 1, 2021, every state and local law enforcement agency must provide in-service autism training to all peace officers and part-time peace officers, requiring at least four continuing education credits within a three-year licensing cycle.

Law enforcement agencies must maintain written records of compliance with training requirements subject to board review, and the board may impose licensing sanctions and seek injunctive relief for non-compliance.

General fund appropriation is made to the Peace Officer Standards and Training Board for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, to implement the training program.