Clarifying the scope of authority of the office of independent investigations to align with current operations and practices and to include public disclosure requirements and protect privacy.

Summary

The bill clarifies and broadens the Washington Office of Independent Investigations’ power to investigate police use‑of‑force cases, including deadly‑force incidents that occurred after July 1 2022 and any prior cases if new evidence appears. It requires the office to publish reports on its activities and findings while protecting personal privacy, and it sets up procedures for prioritizing investigations with input from an advisory board.

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