SB1718 Summary

• Modifies sheriff qualification requirements in counties with populations of 500,000 or more to mandate current CLEET (Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training) certification, reserve peace officer certification, or tribal peace officer certification in good standing.

• Requires all newly elected or appointed sheriffs to complete a sheriff's administrative school developed by the Oklahoma Sheriff's Association and approved by CLEET within 12 months of taking office, with failure resulting in loss of CLEET certification.

• Amends the composition and duties of the CLEET Council, including changes to the appointment structure and authorization for the Council to approve or deny requests from entities to create new law enforcement agencies.

• Removes a prior six-month certification requirement for certain peace officers and sheriffs within a specific time period, allowing flexibility for existing and transitional sheriffs.

• Declares an emergency effective date, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.