Law enforcement: training; mental health and law enforcement response training; require for law enforcement officers. Amends title of 1965 PA 203 (MCL 28.601 - 28.615) & adds secs. 9f & 9g. TIE BAR WITH: SB 341'25
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Overview
This bill requires Michigan law enforcement officers to complete specific training related to mental health and de-escalation techniques. Starting in 2026, new officers must complete training covering areas like implicit bias, crisis intervention, and behavioral health resources. Existing officers will also need to complete training, with increasing requirements for continuing education on these topics. The bill establishes a commission to oversee these training standards and develop curriculum.
Key provisions
- New law enforcement officers must complete mental health and de-escalation training by July 2027.
- Existing officers must complete mental health and de-escalation training by July 2028.
- The commission will develop curriculum standards for training in de-escalation, implicit bias, procedural justice, behavioral health, and crisis intervention.
- Law enforcement agencies must adopt written policies requiring the use of de-escalation techniques.
- Continuing education requirements for law enforcement officers will increase over time.
- The commission will establish a tiered system of license sanctions, including potential revocation, for non-compliance with training requirements.
- The bill defines key terms related to mental health and law enforcement training.
- The bill is contingent on the enactment of Senate Bill 341.
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- Law enforcement officers
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