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MS SB2798
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires every law enforcement agency to adopt a written policy establishing independent investigations for officer-involved deaths (OID) and officer-involved shootings (OIS)
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Mandates investigations be conducted by at least two investigators appointed by the Attorney General's office, with neither investigator employed by the officer's agency
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Requires traffic-related OID or OIS investigations to use crash reconstruction units from independent private or public agencies with no conflicts of interest
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Establishes six-month deadline for investigation completion with possible six-month extension if good cause is granted by a court
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Requires investigators to submit complete written reports to the Mississippi Attorney General and relevant District Attorney, with public release of the report if no prosecution basis is found
Legislative Description
Death or injury involving law enforcement officer; require independent investigation.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2015