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MO HB881

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Michael Butler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Disciplinary complaint records must be retained for three years and considered in job performance evaluations and promotion decisions

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness2/24/2015

Full Bill Text

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