The proposed bill would amend current statutes related to the Turquoise Alert System by requiring each law enforcement agency to develop and conduct comprehensive training for employees involved in missing person cases. Specifically, the bill mandates that agencies create, implement, and regularly update training criteria regarding the Turquoise Alert System, ensuring that all relevant personnel receive training at the time of hire and biannually. This training will focus on the legal criteria and processes for issuing alerts, as well as reviewing agency and state policies related to missing, abducted, or runaway children.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the Turquoise Alert System will issue and coordinate alerts on a statewide basis. It also emphasizes the necessity for law enforcement agencies to utilize all available resources, including compliance with mandatory reporting requirements, when dealing with cases involving missing, kidnapped, or runaway children. The bill makes technical and conforming changes to existing language while ensuring that the overall framework of the Turquoise Alert System remains intact.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1728.01