Bill > H1428

This bill aims to enhance the investigation process for deaths involving law enforcement officers by mandating data collection on the use of force by all law enforcement agencies, including details like the race and gender of individuals fired upon, and requiring annual reports to be analyzed by a university and shared with various government entities and the public. It also clarifies the Attorney General's role in overseeing proceedings related to officer-involved deaths and expands the definition of "law enforcement officer" and "officer-involved death" to encompass a broader range of individuals and circumstances. Furthermore, the bill outlines specific procedures for medical examiners and district attorneys when investigating such deaths, emphasizing joint consultation and documentation, and mandates that all officer-involved deaths trigger an inquest, a formal judicial inquiry, with specific rules regarding public access to transcripts and the rights of those involved.