BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 5429: Law enf violent interactions

Reducing the number of violent interactions between law enforcement officers and members of the public.

Summary

  • Directs the Criminal Justice Training Program to update training regarding de-escalation techniques, and shoot/don't shoot scenario training.
  • Pairs cadets with seasoned veteran officers to patrol minority communities in order to observe working, positive examples.
  • Incorporates a training component that requires cadets to meet with the local minority advisory boards in each jurisdiction.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5429), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 2017
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Kirk Pearson (R-39)
Introduced
January 24, 2017 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 2018
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to reducing the number of violent interactions between law enforcement officers and members of the public;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Kirk Pearson (R-39)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

SB 5429 in other sessions

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