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MO HB945
Bill
Status
2/12/2015
Primary Sponsor
Courtney Curtis
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AI Summary
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Requires all uniformed law enforcement officers to wear body cameras while on duty, with recordings preserved for minimum 30 days and agencies required to have on-shift visual supervisors and mental health professionals monitoring live footage
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Increases continuing education requirements to 48 hours per 18-month period, including 9 hours of racial profiling training, 3 hours of de-escalation training, and 3 hours of positive interaction training
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Mandates psychological evaluations for officers after being hired, injured in the line of duty, or involved in firearm discharge incidents, with combat veterans required to complete deprogramming training
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Prohibits law enforcement agencies from acquiring combat-used vehicles or mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles, and requires agencies to carry liability insurance for each officer with officers personally responsible for premium increases due to misconduct
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Requires counties with charter government and over 950,000 inhabitants to establish civilian review boards, mandates 40% of officers live within their jurisdiction, and creates a statewide database for officer misconduct investigations and secondary employment
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions related to law enforcement officers
Last Action
Referred: Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness(H)
5/15/2015