Bill > HB0588

This bill amends existing law to create a definition for "missing or murdered indigenous individual," meaning an individual of tribal origin who has gone missing or is murdered, and also defines "peace officer" as a law enforcement officer. The bill's primary purpose is to require the Office of American Indian-Alaska Native Health and Family Services to develop and regularly update a training curriculum for peace officers investigating such cases. This curriculum will cover methods for gathering accurate information about the individual's race, ethnicity, and tribal affiliation, principles of tribal sovereignty relevant to investigations, applicable federal, state, and tribal laws, and best practices for coordinating with and interviewing the victim's family members. The office is also authorized to collaborate with other organizations and experts to develop this training.

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