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OK HB2946

OK HB2946
Community policing standards; creating the Oklahoma Community Policing Standards Task Force; stating duties; effective date.


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Introduced
02/03/2020
In Committee
02/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to community policing standards; creating the Oklahoma Community Policing Standards Task Force; providing termination date; stating purpose of the Task Force; providing for membership; providing date for appointments and organizational meeting; providing for selection of officers; stating duties; directing Task Force to comply with Oklahoma Open Meeting and Open Records Acts; providing for meetings; providing reimbursement for travel expenses; providing staff assistance; requiring completion of study by date certain; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill creates the Oklahoma Community Policing Standards Task Force, which is tasked with conducting a study on community policing standards, laws, best practices, and training programs regarding the use of deadly force in Oklahoma. The Task Force will review current policies, practices, and tools used by law enforcement as alternatives to lethal force, and recommend best practices to reduce violent interactions between law enforcement and the public. The Task Force will consist of nine members, including representatives from the legislature, law enforcement, and state agencies, and will be subject to the state's open meeting and records laws. The Task Force is set to complete its study by December 31, 2022, and the bill takes effect on September 1, 2020.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

CR; Do Pass Public Safety Committee (on 02/20/2020)

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