HB75 Alabama 2021 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, a law enforcement officer must successfully complete the law enforcement training course at an academy approved by the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) before he or she can be a certified officer. However, there is no specific training regarding Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) in the curriculum.
This bill would require the APOSTC to provide mandatory CIT programs for trainees in commission-approved academies.
This bill would also require a certified law enforcement officer to complete a continuing education course relating to crisis intervention.
Relating to law enforcement officers; to require the APOSTC to provide a mandatory CIT program for existing law enforcement officers and certain trainees under certain conditions.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2021 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB75 Alabama 2021 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature