HB54 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mike Ball

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Law enforcement officers, required to undergo 40 hours of Crisis Intervention Training, refresher course required every 5 years, administered by Alabama Peace Officers' Training Commission

Summary

HB54 would require Alabama law enforcement officers to complete 40 hours of crisis intervention training, plus ongoing refresher training every five years, administered by the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission.

What This Bill Does

Adds 40 hours of crisis intervention training to the certification curriculum to help de-escalate mental health crises. Requires all active officers to complete the training: new hires on duty must finish it, and existing officers must complete it by set deadlines. Also requires continuing education on crisis intervention at least every five years after initial certification, administered by the standards and training commission.

Who It Affects

• Active Alabama law enforcement officers: must complete 40 hours of crisis intervention training, with new hires on duty required to complete on or after the effective date and existing officers required to complete by specified deadlines; and must complete ongoing refresher training every five years.
• Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC): responsible for including the 40-hour crisis intervention training in the certification curriculum and for administering the continuing education.

Key Provisions

• The commission shall include 40 hours of crisis intervention training in certification training for active officers.
• New hires after the act's effective date must complete the training on duty by January 1, 2018.
• Existing officers hired before the effective date must complete the training by September 30, 2019.
• Crisis intervention continuing education training shall be provided at least once every five years after initial certification.
• The Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission administers the training and the continuing education.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and 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