Bill > HSB550

This Study Bill, concerning the revocation or suspension of a law enforcement officer's certification, clarifies the confidentiality of investigatory materials, meaning information gathered during an investigation into an officer's conduct. These materials, including any recommendations or records from the officer's employer or the attorney general, will be kept private unless a specific rule, order from a council (likely a governing body for law enforcement standards), an administrative law judge, or a court requires their disclosure. However, if the investigation uncovers evidence of a crime, that information must be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Importantly, the bill states that the final written decisions and findings of fact made by the council in disciplinary cases, as well as any informal agreements reached to settle a case, will be considered public records, meaning they will be accessible to the public.