Bill > HB1190

This bill modifies requirements for law enforcement officer certification by the Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET), with a significant change being the prohibition of permanent resident aliens from becoming certified as peace officers. Specifically, the bill amends existing law to add a new requirement that an individual seeking certification as a peace officer must be a United States citizen, removing the previous provision that allowed resident alien status. The bill provides a grandfather clause for permanent resident aliens who are already trained and actively employed as full-time peace officers as of November 1, 2025. The legislation also maintains existing rigorous background investigation requirements for potential peace officers, which include fingerprint searches, psychological evaluations, verification of high school education, criminal background checks, and other screening measures. The bill aims to tighten citizenship requirements for law enforcement personnel while preserving opportunities for currently serving officers. The new restriction on permanent resident aliens becoming peace officers will take effect on November 1, 2025, giving current law enforcement agencies and personnel time to adapt to the new requirement.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1190&Session=2600