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MO HB881
Bill
Status
2/10/2015
Primary Sponsor
Michael Butler
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AI Summary
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Every law enforcement agency must annually report officer data to the Department of Public Safety, including disciplinary complaints, allegations of racial bias or domestic violence, civil actions for misconduct, use of force incidents, and illegal searches
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Officers must submit written reports within 48 hours for any use of force beyond escort and compliant cuffing, or for warrantless searches, body cavity/strip searches, and warrantless seizures
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Agencies are prohibited from retaliating against employees who participate in internal affairs investigations; violators face liability for reinstatement, double back pay, and interest at one percent over prime rate
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Disciplinary complaint records must be retained for three years and considered in job performance evaluations and promotion decisions
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Agencies must publish monthly statistical reports online and annual printed reports detailing complaint amounts, investigators, dispositions (sustained, not-sustained, unfounded, exonerated), and punishments
Legislative Description
Establishes the Quality Policing Act that establishes reporting and conduct guidelines for law enforcement agencies
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
3/9/2015