New York A06377 mandates peace officers to complete 32 hours of biannual training on de-escalation, implicit biases, and mental health.

A06377 amends the criminal procedure law to establish mandatory continuing education for peace officers in New York. Peace officers must complete a minimum of 32 credit hours of training every two years. The training must cover de-escalation techniques, implicit biases, and mental health. The municipal police training council will prescribe the training content. Peace officers can carry over excess training hours to future years. Training can be provided in various formats, including electronic media, video, distance learning, and traditional classroom settings.

New York A06377 mandates peace officers to complete 32 hours of biannual training on de-escalation, implicit biases, and mental health.

A06377 amends the criminal procedure law to establish mandatory continuing education for peace officers in New York. Peace officers must complete a minimum of 32 credit hours of training every two years. The training must cover de-escalation techniques, implicit biases, and mental health. The municipal police training council will prescribe the training content. Peace officers can carry over excess training hours to future years. Training can be provided in various formats, including electronic media, video, distance learning, and traditional classroom settings.