Iowa SF65 mandates background investigations for law enforcement officers seeking certification or recertification, focusing on moral turpitude.

Iowa SF65 establishes requirements for background investigations for law enforcement officers seeking certification or recertification. It mandates that officers must be of good moral character, determined through a thorough background investigation, and not have been convicted of any felony or a crime involving moral turpitude. The bill defines moral turpitude as conduct contrary to justice, honesty, or good morals, including offenses of domestic violence, certain delinquent adjudications, sex crimes, and crimes resulting in sex offender registry listings.

Iowa SF65 mandates background investigations for law enforcement officers seeking certification or recertification, focusing on moral turpitude.

Iowa SF65 establishes requirements for background investigations for law enforcement officers seeking certification or recertification. It mandates that officers must be of good moral character, determined through a thorough background investigation, and not have been convicted of any felony or a crime involving moral turpitude. The bill defines moral turpitude as conduct contrary to justice, honesty, or good morals, including offenses of domestic violence, certain delinquent adjudications, sex crimes, and crimes resulting in sex offender registry listings.