HB 2877

Abstract

Authorizes reserve officers sponsored by law enforcement unit to pay for training as police with cash and G.I. Bill education benefits. Requires Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to increase training class sizes by up to 25 percent as necessary to train sponsored reserve officers. Requires reserve officer to remain with law enforcement unit for at least three years after certification and allows Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to suspend or revoke certification if reserve officer fails to comply without good cause. Requires Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to conduct study of impact of measure on state and local public safety budgets, recruitment of officers and maintenance of public safety and to submit report to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to public safety. Sunsets January 2, 2028.