Bill > SF1859

This bill modifies the reporting requirements for the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) regarding officer-involved death investigations. Specifically, the bill changes when and what types of investigative data must be made publicly available on the bureau's website. Under the proposed amendment, the BCA must now publish inactive investigative data within 30 days of a case becoming inactive, as defined by existing law. The publicly released materials must include reports, audio, photographs, and videos that document the actions and circumstances surrounding the officer-involved death. Additionally, the bill maintains an existing requirement that the superintendent provide an annual report by February 1st to key government officials, which includes detailed information about investigations such as the number of investigations initiated, outcomes, charging decisions, and plea agreements. The changes aim to provide more transparency around officer-involved death investigations while maintaining appropriate legal boundaries for releasing investigative information.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1859&ssn=0&y=2025