Signed by Governor John Bel Edwards

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes minimum training requirements for peace officers, among other provisions.

Highlights:

• Requires a full-time, part-time, or reserve peace officer to successfully complete a minimum of 20 hours of in-service training requirements on an annual basis (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes the council to modify, extend, or waive an in-service training requirement under certain circumstances on a case-by-case basis (Sec. 1).

• Exempts peace officers called to active military duty from completing the aforementioned in-service training requirements missed during the performance of active duty service (Sec. 1).

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