North Carolina S431 protects law enforcement officers from retaliation when reporting excessive force or other improper conduct.
North Carolina S431 mandates that law enforcement officers report observed excessive force or other improper conduct within 72 hours. It shields officers from retaliation for such reports, except for knowingly false reports, which are misdemeanors. The bill allocates $50,000 for training officers on these changes, effective December 1, 2025.
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