Iowa HF537 mandates annual training for law enforcement officers on de-escalation techniques and bias prevention.

Iowa HF537 amends the law to require the Iowa law enforcement academy to develop and disseminate training guidelines for all law enforcement officers. These guidelines must include instruction on de-escalation techniques, implicit bias, and the history of civil rights movements. The academy must consult with the Iowa civil rights commission, cultural awareness experts, and advocacy organizations. Local law enforcement agencies must provide annual training to officers on de-escalation techniques and bias prevention.

Iowa HF537 mandates annual training for law enforcement officers on de-escalation techniques and bias prevention.

Iowa HF537 amends the law to require the Iowa law enforcement academy to develop and disseminate training guidelines for all law enforcement officers. These guidelines must include instruction on de-escalation techniques, implicit bias, and the history of civil rights movements. The academy must consult with the Iowa civil rights commission, cultural awareness experts, and advocacy organizations. Local law enforcement agencies must provide annual training to officers on de-escalation techniques and bias prevention.