Washington HB2508 clarifies the scope of authority for the Office of Independent Investigations, aligning it with current operations and practices.

Washington HB2508 amends the authority of the Office of Independent Investigations to include conducting investigations of police use of force incidents, particularly those involving deadly force. The bill specifies that the office has jurisdiction over incidents involving officers using deadly force or other force that may have caused or contributed to death, substantial bodily harm, or great bodily harm. It mandates that involved agencies notify the office of such incidents and relinquish control of the scene to the office investigator or an independent investigation team.

Washington HB2508 clarifies the scope of authority for the Office of Independent Investigations, aligning it with current operations and practices.

Washington HB2508 amends the authority of the Office of Independent Investigations to include conducting investigations of police use of force incidents, particularly those involving deadly force. The bill specifies that the office has jurisdiction over incidents involving officers using deadly force or other force that may have caused or contributed to death, substantial bodily harm, or great bodily harm. It mandates that involved agencies notify the office of such incidents and relinquish control of the scene to the office investigator or an independent investigation team.