Illinois HB0040 mandates training for law enforcement officers on bias crimes, mental health, and other topics.

Illinois HB0040 amends the Illinois Police Training Act to require the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board to conduct or approve training programs for law enforcement officers. These programs must include instruction on crimes motivated by bias, mental health first aid, and other topics. The bill also sets requirements for law enforcement officer certification, reactivation, and in-service training. Officers must complete specified training within certain timeframes or forfeit their positions. The Board must review and update approved training courses every three years.

Illinois HB0040 mandates training for law enforcement officers on bias crimes, mental health, and other topics.

Illinois HB0040 amends the Illinois Police Training Act to require the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board to conduct or approve training programs for law enforcement officers. These programs must include instruction on crimes motivated by bias, mental health first aid, and other topics. The bill also sets requirements for law enforcement officer certification, reactivation, and in-service training. Officers must complete specified training within certain timeframes or forfeit their positions. The Board must review and update approved training courses every three years.