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MI SB0482

MI SB0482
Law enforcement: training; mental health and law enforcement response training; require for law enforcement officers. Amends title & secs. 9, 9b, 9c & 9d of 1965 PA 203 (MCL 28.609 et seq.) & adds secs. 9f & 9g.


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Introduced
05/25/2021
In Committee
05/25/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

101st Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled "Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act," by amending the title and sections 9, 9b, 9c, and 9d (MCL 28.609, 28.609b, 28.609c, and 28.609d), the title as amended by 1998 PA 237 and sections 9, 9b, 9c, and 9d as amended by 2018 PA 552, and by adding sections 9f and 9g.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards Act to require training for law enforcement officers in de-escalation techniques, crisis response, and behavioral health resources. Specifically, it requires the Commission to establish minimum standards for this training within one year, and for law enforcement agencies to adopt written policies requiring officers to utilize de-escalation and crisis response techniques. The bill also requires licensed officers to complete at least 12 hours of this training annually, subject to appropriation. The goal is to improve law enforcement's response to individuals experiencing mental health, substance abuse, or other behavioral health issues.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Senate Judiciary and Public Safety (08:30 6/15/2021 Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building) (on 06/15/2021)

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