HB970

Pennsylvania HB970 establishes guidelines for investigations and interrogations of correctional and forensic employees, authorizes civil suits by.

Pennsylvania HB970, known as the Correctional and Forensic Employees Investigation Procedure Act, sets forth guidelines and procedures for investigations and interrogations of correctional and forensic employees. It mandates that interrogations be conducted in specific locations, recorded in full, and that employees have the right to legal representation. The bill prohibits offering rewards or threats during interrogations and forbids polygraph examinations. It also addresses the impact of collective bargaining agreements, ensuring that employee rights are not diminished.