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MN SF62
Bill
Status
6/12/2020
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Howe
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AI Summary
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Requires the superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to investigate all peace-officer-involved deaths in Minnesota, defined as deaths resulting from a peace officer's use of force while on duty or performing law enforcement activities off duty.
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Mandates the superintendent to file investigative reports with the county attorney and chief law enforcement officer of the agency employing the officer under investigation.
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Establishes an exception: when a Bureau of Criminal Apprehension officer is the subject of investigation, the county sheriff where the death occurred shall conduct the investigation instead.
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Adds new statutory section 299C.064 to Minnesota Statutes, creating definitions and procedures for peace-officer-involved death investigations.
Legislative Description
Peace-officer-involved deaths bureau of criminal apprehension (BCA) investigation requirement
Last Action
Laid on table
6/15/2020