Bill > HB1136

This bill creates a comprehensive Peace Officer Conduct Database to track and report various types of misconduct by law enforcement officers. The database, maintained by the Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Board, will include information such as instances of untruthfulness, multiple failures to complete required training, certification revocations, terminations for cause, resignations or retirements while under investigation, and criminal charges. Law enforcement agencies are required to report specified incidents, and the head of the reporting agency must certify the accuracy of the information. The bill establishes an appeal process for officers who are added to the database, allowing them to challenge their inclusion through a show cause hearing with the P.O.S.T. Board. If a law enforcement agency determines that an entry was made in error, the P.O.S.T. Board must remove the entry from the database. The legislation also modifies existing laws related to peace officer certification, including provisions for potential revocation or suspension of certification based on civil liability for excessive force. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure transparency and accountability in reporting officer misconduct, with penalties for agencies that fail to provide required information.

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https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1136