Bill > HB1047

This bill requires law enforcement agencies in Indiana to develop and implement protocols for mandatory drug and alcohol testing of law enforcement officers immediately after they use deadly force while pursuing or apprehending an individual. The bill defines key terms by referencing existing Indiana Code: "deadly force" as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-85, "law enforcement agency" as defined in IC 5-2-17-2, and "law enforcement officer" as defined in IC 5-2-1-2. Specifically, each law enforcement agency must establish these testing protocols by July 1, 2025, ensuring that officers are tested soon after an incident involving the use of deadly force. The bill declares an emergency, which typically means it will take effect immediately upon passage, and aims to provide a standardized approach to assessing an officer's potential impairment following a critical incident that involves the use of deadly force.