The bill amends various sections of Alaska law to enhance the accountability and reporting requirements for police and correctional officers regarding incidents of use of force. It establishes that the Alaska Police Standards Council will require officers to report such incidents to a supervisor promptly and maintain a central registry of officers whose certifications have been denied or revoked. Additionally, the bill mandates that municipalities employing police or correctional officers report incidents of use of force to the Department of Public Safety, which will also maintain a central repository of these incidents and report them to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Key changes include the requirement for municipalities to ensure that municipal correctional employees meet specific standards, as well as the introduction of definitions for terms such as "pretrial services officer" and "use of force." The bill also repeals a previous section that allowed for exemptions from these requirements and sets a timeline for existing employees to comply with new standards. Furthermore, it requires the relevant departments to adopt necessary regulations by January 1, 2026, to implement the new reporting and accountability measures.

Statutes affected:
SB0042A, AM SB 42, introduced 01/17/2025: 18.65.220, 18.65.240, 18.65.245, 18.65.285, 18.65.130, 18.65.290, 11.81.900, 18.65.670, 18.65.676, 44.28.020, 44.41.020, 18.65.280