MN HF4358

Bureau of Criminal Apprehension must develop a 14-hour specialized training for peace officers investigating sexual assault and their supervisors, covering neurobiology of trauma, trauma-informed interviewing, victim/suspect interview strategies, and evidence collection

A separate 1-hour online continuing education course must be created for all peace officers on victim-centered, trauma-informed responses to sexual violence calls, with input from the Minnesota Sheriffs' Association, police chiefs, and Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault

Peace officers must complete the 1-hour course within one year of assignment and every three years thereafter; investigators and supervisors handling sexual assault cases must complete the 14-hour course within one year of assignment

Staggered implementation deadlines based on agency size: agencies with 500+ officers by January 1, 2029; 200-499 officers by 2030; 50-199 officers by 2031; fewer than 50 officers by 2032

Bureau of Criminal Apprehension must contract with a qualified research partner within 180 days to evaluate training effectiveness using experimental or quasi-experimental methods, measuring outcomes including sexual assault case clearance rates