The bill amends the "Law Enforcement Officer Separation of Service Record Act," renaming it the "Law Enforcement Officer Service Records Act" and reorganizing it into four articles. It introduces new definitions for "law enforcement officer," "separated law enforcement officer," and "separating law enforcement officer," which clarify the roles and statuses of officers in relation to their employment. The bill requires former law enforcement agencies to create and maintain a separation of service record for each officer who separates from service, detailing the reasons for their separation, and allows officers to review and contest the accuracy of these records. Additionally, it establishes a framework for current agencies to create provisional service records for separating officers, which must be finalized and shared within specified timeframes.

The bill also outlines the rights of separating officers to review and dispute both separation and provisional service records, promoting transparency and accountability. It provides immunity from civil liability for agencies that disclose information in good faith under the new provisions, encouraging compliance with record-keeping requirements. Furthermore, it mandates that prospective employing agencies provide separation or provisional service records to the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards upon request. The bill clarifies that creating a separation record does not exempt an agency from creating a provisional record if requested, and vice versa, thereby enhancing accountability within law enforcement agencies.

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Senate Introduced Bill: 28.561