HF2089

Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to enhance public safety by mandating peace officers to cooperate with investigations conducted by other law enforcement agencies regarding incidents involving the use of force. This is relevant when the officer in question is not the subject of the investigation.

Main Provisions

• The Peace Officer Standards and Training Board will update the standards of conduct for peace officers.
• Officers are required to cooperate with use-of-force investigations led by law enforcement bodies outside their own department.
• Peace officers cooperating with such investigations will have immunity from civil or criminal liability that could arise from their participation in the investigation, specifically from statements or admissions they make.

Significant Changes

• Current standards do not explicitly require officer cooperation with external investigations, especially in cases where they are not the ones under scrutiny.
• By updating these standards, the bill seeks to ensure transparency and accountability when an outside agency investigates a use-of-force incident.

Relevant Terms

peace officers, public safety, use of force, investigations, cooperation, liability immunity, law enforcement agencies, standards of conduct, transparency, accountability