Modernizing and strengthening laws concerning sheriffs, police chiefs, town marshals, law enforcement agency volunteers, youth cadets, specially commissioned officers, and police matrons.

Summary

The bill revises eligibility and training rules for elected sheriffs, appointed police chiefs and town marshals, demanding certification within nine months and ongoing background checks. It also mandates agency policies and local ordinances that restrict volunteers, youth cadets and specially commissioned officers to non‑enforcement roles, require clear identification, and prohibit use of force, firearms, dogs, surveillance tools or database access unless fully certified. The changes aim to improve public safety oversight and prevent untrained individuals from exercising police authority.

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