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2002 SESSION
HB 1053 Police training on sensitivity to cultural diversity.
Introduced by: Kenneth R. Melvin | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Powers and duties of the Department of Criminal Justice Services. Expands the compulsory training standards for basic training and recertification of law-enforcement officers and the statewide guidelines for policing programs to include sensitivity to cultural diversity and the potential for biased policing. The bill authorizes the Department to publish and disseminate a model policy or guideline that may be used by state and local agencies to ensure that law-enforcement personnel are sensitive to and aware of cultural diversity and the potential for biased policing.
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Powers and duties of the Department of Criminal Justice Services. Expands the compulsory training standards for basic training and recertification of law-enforcement officers and the statewide guidelines for policing programs to include sensitivity to cultural diversity and the potential for biased policing. The bill authorizes the Department to publish and disseminate a model policy or guideline that may be used by state and local agencies to ensure that law-enforcement personnel are sensitive to and aware of cultural diversity and the potential for biased policing.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Powers and duties of the Department of Criminal Justice Services. Expands the compulsory training standards for basic training and recertification of law-enforcement officers and the statewide guidelines for policing programs to include sensitivity to cultural diversity and biased policing. The bill authorizes the Department to publish and disseminate a model policy or guideline that may be used by state and local agencies to ensure that law-enforcement personnel are sensitive to and aware of cultural diversity and biased policing and that there is vigorous investigation of complaints.