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MN HF27
Bill
Status
6/12/2020
Primary Sponsor
Marion Rarick
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AI Summary
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Requires the board to prepare a training course for peace officers in consultation with the school of law enforcement to assist officers in responding to crimes of violence and enhance sensitivity when interacting with crime victims
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Defines harassment and stalking crimes as "crimes of violence" for purposes of the training course
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Course must cover victim needs and effective sensitive ways to meet those needs, extent and causes of crimes of violence including physical and sexual abuse, harassment and stalking, and neglect
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Course must include identification of crimes of violence and patterns of violent behavior
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Course must include culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches to dealing with both victims and perpetrators of violence
Legislative Description
Peace officer training course in trauma-informed approaches to dealing with victims required.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Division
6/12/2020