Senate Bill No. 269, introduced by Senator Mizell, amends R.S. 40:2405.7(D)(1) to enhance the training requirements for peace officers regarding human trafficking. Currently, all peace officers are mandated to complete seven hours of training on human trafficking through the Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training's (P.O.S.T.) online Learning Management System. The bill retains this requirement while adding a new stipulation that mandates an additional three hours of in-person training on human trafficking from an accredited law enforcement training center in Louisiana.

The new in-person training requirement is to be completed within one year of employment for all peace officers, with a deadline of December 31, 2024, for those employed on August 1, 2024, who have been in service for one year or more. This legislation aims to ensure that law enforcement personnel are better equipped to address and combat human trafficking through both online and hands-on training methods. The effective date for these changes is set for August 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
SB269 Original: 40:7(D)(1)