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This bill revises standards for public safety officers by clarifying training requirements and responsibilities of appointing authorities. Specifically, the bill requires public safety officers to complete minimum training standards within one year of their hire date, with provisions for potential extensions under certain circumstances like illness, personnel shortages, or lack of course access. The bill introduces new requirements for officers in disciplines without a basic equivalency course, mandating they complete a basic course within one year of appointment if they have a break in service between 3-5 years. The bill also addresses military duty, stipulating that the one-year training period is paused when an officer is deployed and resumes upon their return. An appointing authority must notify the council when an officer is called to military duty and when they return. The bill aims to standardize training and certification processes across different types of public safety officers, ensuring consistent professional development and readiness. Importantly, these new provisions do not apply to reserve officers, who are exempt from the specified training requirements.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/20251/LC0233