This bill proposes several updates to the current statutes regarding the termination and probationary status of law enforcement officers. Under the new provisions, an employer would be prohibited from terminating a law enforcement officer who has been promoted above their current rank and placed on probationary status for failing to satisfactorily complete that probationary period; however, the employer would retain the authority to demote the officer. Additionally, the bill clarifies that an employer may terminate a law enforcement officer at any time with just cause. It also specifies that the new rules do not apply to police recruits who are promoted to law enforcement officers after graduating from the police academy, allowing for their termination if they fail to complete their initial probationary period.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions that allow for the termination of law enforcement officers who are laterally transferred and fail to satisfactorily complete their probationary period. The amendments also include technical and conforming changes to ensure clarity and consistency within the law. Overall, these updates aim to provide clearer guidelines for the employment status of law enforcement personnel while maintaining the employer's ability to manage their workforce effectively.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 38-1104
Senate Engrossed Version: 38-1104
House Engrossed Version: 38-1104
Chaptered Version: 38-1104