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AR HB1769

Concerning Law Enforcement Officer Standards; And To Require A Psychological Evaluation Or Assessment To Become Or Be Employed As A Law Enforcement Officer.


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Introduced
03/12/2025
In Committee
03/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS; TO REQUIRE A PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION OR ASSESSMENT TO BECOME OR BE EMPLOYED AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

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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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (on 05/05/2025)

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