Complaints Against Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers
Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
Summary
The bill would require any law‑enforcement or correctional officer under investigation to receive a copy of the written, oath‑signed complaint before being questioned, unless the complaint includes corroborating evidence. It also obligates agencies to notify officers of any disciplinary action, provide the full investigative file on request, and place non‑punitive investigation files in the officer’s personnel record. The measure aims to protect officers’ procedural rights while establishing clear complaint procedures.
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