Iowa HSB770 amends peace officer, public safety, and emergency personnel bill of rights.

Iowa HSB770 amends the peace officer, public safety, and emergency personnel bill of rights. It mandates that any punitive action against an officer be held in abeyance for ten days if the officer alleges a violation of their rights. The bill requires employing agencies to provide officers with a written summary of complaints, incident reports, and related documents before interviews. It also mandates that interviews and hearings be audio recorded and limited to employment-related questions.

Iowa HSB770 amends peace officer, public safety, and emergency personnel bill of rights.

Iowa HSB770 amends the peace officer, public safety, and emergency personnel bill of rights. It mandates that any punitive action against an officer be held in abeyance for ten days if the officer alleges a violation of their rights. The bill requires employing agencies to provide officers with a written summary of complaints, incident reports, and related documents before interviews. It also mandates that interviews and hearings be audio recorded and limited to employment-related questions.