Class 3 Municipalities; minimum staffing requirements for law enforcement agencies, mandated; grace period, established; state assumption of oversight for violations, provided

Summary

The bill sets a staffing floor for police departments in Class 3 municipalities – two full‑time officers for every 1,000 people based on the 2020 census. Towns that fall short get five years to improve, must report progress each year, and risk state takeover of their police operations if they fail to comply. The state can also recover costs incurred during any takeover.

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