HB762 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mike Ball

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Rod ScottDexter Grimsley

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Law enforcemenet officers, recertification relating to the use of deadly force required, penalties, hearing

Summary

The bill would require every law enforcement officer to complete annual recertification on the use of deadly force, and would have the Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission approve the required training course.

What This Bill Does

All local and state law enforcement agencies must provide annual recertification training on the use of deadly force for each officer. The Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission must approve a training course that satisfies the requirements of this section. The act applies to officers defined by Section 36-21-40 and becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Individual law enforcement officers (as defined by Section 36-21-40) who must complete annual deadly force recertification.
• Local and state law enforcement agencies that must provide the required annual recertification training to their officers.
• The Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission that must approve the training course.

Key Provisions

• Requires annual recertification training on the use of deadly force for every law enforcement officer.
• Requires the Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission to approve a training course meeting the section's requirements.
• Applies the requirement to all local and state law enforcement agencies and officers defined by Section 36-21-40.
• Sets an effective date: the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Law Enforcement Officers