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This bill requires the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board to develop a comprehensive model policy for safe traffic stops by December 31, 2025, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, safety experts, and community organizations. The bill mandates that the model policy address critical areas such as minimizing risks during traffic stops, de-escalation techniques, communication protocols, body-worn camera usage, handling stops involving individuals with disabilities or mental health challenges, preventing racial profiling, and establishing legal standards for both officers and civilians. The POST Board must also revise the preservice curriculum for peace officers to align with this new model policy, including instruction on best practices, practical scenarios, legal standards, de-escalation strategies, and community engagement. Additionally, the bill requires the development of continuing education requirements for peace officers to ensure ongoing training on policy updates, de-escalation techniques, legal changes, and scenario-based learning. Each law enforcement agency in Minnesota must adopt a policy identical or substantially similar to the model policy by September 1, 2026. The bill includes an appropriation of $200,000 in fiscal year 2025 and $500,000 in fiscal year 2026 to support the development and implementation of these requirements.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1505&ssn=0&y=2025