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. The bill retains the existing mandate that all peace officers must 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. However, it adds a new requirement for peace officers to also receive three hours of in-person training on human trafficking from an accredited law enforcement training center in Louisiana.

The new in-person training requirement must be fulfilled within one year of employment, and for those already employed as of August 1, 2024, the training must be completed by December 31, 2024. 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)