Pennsylvania HB1604 mandates annual firearms training for officers in certain counties.

HB1604 requires police officers in counties with populations between 565,000 and 600,000 to attend and complete four mandatory in-service firearms training courses each year. These courses must be conducted by a certified law enforcement firearms instructor. Both the instructor and the agency's chief officer must document details of the training, including rounds fired, scores, and firearms used. Failure to complete the required training results in the officer being placed on administrative leave until the training is finished. The act takes effect immediately.

Pennsylvania HB1604 mandates annual firearms training for officers in certain counties.

HB1604 requires police officers in counties with populations between 565,000 and 600,000 to attend and complete four mandatory in-service firearms training courses each year. These courses must be conducted by a certified law enforcement firearms instructor. Both the instructor and the agency's chief officer must document details of the training, including rounds fired, scores, and firearms used. Failure to complete the required training results in the officer being placed on administrative leave until the training is finished. The act takes effect immediately.