Hawaii SB813 amends law enforcement certification rules and reporting requirements for criminal misconduct.

Hawaii SB813 amends the criteria for the denial, suspension, or revocation of a law enforcement officer's certification. It mandates that officers who observe criminal misconduct by fellow officers must report it within fifteen days. The bill defines criminal misconduct as assault, sexual assault, bribery, coercion, fraud, theft, tampering with evidence, tampering with a witness, use of a chokehold, or excessive use of force. It also requires law enforcement officers to undergo training on minimizing the use of excessive force, including de-escalation techniques and mental health response.

Hawaii SB813 amends law enforcement certification rules and reporting requirements for criminal misconduct.

Hawaii SB813 amends the criteria for the denial, suspension, or revocation of a law enforcement officer's certification. It mandates that officers who observe criminal misconduct by fellow officers must report it within fifteen days. The bill defines criminal misconduct as assault, sexual assault, bribery, coercion, fraud, theft, tampering with evidence, tampering with a witness, use of a chokehold, or excessive use of force. It also requires law enforcement officers to undergo training on minimizing the use of excessive force, including de-escalation techniques and mental health response.