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This bill amends the Illinois Police Training Act to enhance law enforcement training with a focus on trauma-informed practices, particularly in responding to victims of sexual assault and sexual abuse. Specifically, the bill requires that the curriculum for probationary law enforcement officers now include a dedicated block of instruction on trauma-informed programs and procedures designed to minimize victim traumatization. It also updates the mandatory in-service training requirements for law enforcement officers to include trauma-informed practices every three years. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board develop and approve training programs that help officers recognize and address trauma, including new provisions for identifying and addressing potential conflicts of interest when an officer is familiar with either the victim or the accused in a sexual assault or sexual abuse case. The training will cover important aspects such as recognizing trauma symptoms, understanding cultural perceptions about sexual assault, using compassionate interview techniques, and ensuring sensitive, non-judgmental service delivery to victims. These changes aim to improve law enforcement's response to sensitive cases and reduce the potential for re-traumatization of victims during investigation and interaction with police.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1195&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104