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This bill amends Arkansas law to establish new requirements for psychological evaluations of law enforcement officers. Specifically, the bill mandates that all individuals seeking employment as a law enforcement officer must first undergo a psychological evaluation or assessment conducted by a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist before being hired. Additionally, law enforcement officers (whether full-time, part-time, or auxiliary) must be psychologically evaluated every two years to maintain their certification. The evaluation can be conducted in-person or through telemedicine, with an initial in-person assessment required within the first month of employment. If a questionnaire-based assessment is initially used, a full psychological evaluation must be completed within 30 days. Officers cannot submit a psychological evaluation that is more than two years old, and they must update their evaluation biennially to maintain their law enforcement certification. The Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training will be responsible for implementing and overseeing these new psychological evaluation requirements.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1769&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R