HB607 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Dexter Grimsley

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

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

Summary

HB607 would require Alabama law enforcement officers to complete yearly recertification on the use of deadly force, with a training course created and approved by the Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission.

What This Bill Does

The bill requires every local and state law enforcement agency to provide annual deadly force recertification training for each officer. The Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission must develop and approve a training course that meets the bill's requirements. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Individual law enforcement officers must participate in annual deadly force recertification.
• Local and state law enforcement agencies must provide the yearly training for every officer; the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission must develop and approve the course.

Key Provisions

• Requires annual recertification training on the use of deadly force for every officer defined by Section 36-21-40.
• The Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission must approve a training course that satisfies these requirements.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month after passage and Governor approval.

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