House Bill 3515
Provides that the training required to obtain certification as a public safety officer armed with a firearm must include two hours of training in nonlethal techniques for each hour of training in lethal techniques.
2-6 (H)
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2-7 (H)
Referred to Judiciary.
6-27 (H)
In committee upon adjournment.
Overview
- Adjusts training requirements for armed public safety officers to emphasize nonlethal techniques.
Key provisions
- Requires that certification training for officers armed with a firearm include two hours of nonlethal techniques for each hour of lethal techniques.
- Applies to training standards for public safety officer certification.
- Establishes a fixed ratio rather than a discretionary training balance.
Penalties / enforcement
- No new criminal penalties described in the OLIS summary.
- Compliance is enforced through certification and training program requirements.
Effective date / timeline
- Effective date not specified in the OLIS summary.
Exceptions / carve-outs
- No specific exceptions noted in the OLIS summary.
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