Gov. Eric Holcomb has signed into law a police reform and training bill lauded by Indiana Democrats and Republicans as historic.
Holcomb signed House Bill 1006 on Thursday. In addition to de-escalation training requirements, the bill allots $70 million to repair and update the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy s training facility.
The bill establishes a procedure allowing the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board to decertify an officer who commits misconduct. It also prohibits chokeholds under certain circumstances and criminalizes an officer turning off a body worn camera to conceal criminal behavior.
The bill, authored by Rep. Gregory Steuerwald, R-Danville, also requires police agencies request a prospective officer s employment record from previous employers during the hiring process.
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A universally supported bill that codifies requirements for police officers to undergo de-escalation training in Indiana will head to the governor s desk after a year of rallies and protests calling for police reform.
House Bill 1006 unanimously passed through the Senate on Tuesday. In addition to training requirements, the bill allots $70 million to repair and update the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy s training facility.
It also establishes a procedure allowing the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board to decertify an officer who commits misconduct, prohibits chokeholds under certain circumstances and criminalizes an officer turning off a body worn camera to conceal criminal behavior.
A universally supported bill that codifies requirements for police officers to undergo de-escalation training in Indiana will head to the governor s desk after a year of rallies and protests calling for police reform.
House Bill 1006 unanimously passed through the Senate on Tuesday. In addition to training requirements, the bill allots $70 million to repair and update the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy s training facility.
It also establishes a procedure allowing the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board to decertify an officer who commits misconduct, prohibits chokeholds under certain circumstances and criminalizes an officer turning off a body worn camera to conceal criminal behavior.
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