This bill aims to enhance public safety by eliminating the Public Safety Advisory Council and amending existing reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies. Specifically, it modifies Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 626.8457, subdivision 3, to require chief law enforcement officers to report annual summary data on alleged misconduct investigations while removing the obligation to assist the now-repealed Public Safety Advisory Council. The bill also mandates that individual peace officer data be submitted in real-time to evaluate training effectiveness and identify potential officer crises, ensuring that law enforcement agencies cannot enter confidentiality agreements that would obstruct data disclosure.

Additionally, the bill includes a repeal of Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 626.8435, which established the Public Safety Advisory Council, detailing its membership, purpose, and reporting requirements. The council was intended to assist the Peace Officer Standards and Training Board in regulating peace officers and promoting positive community interactions. By repealing this section, the bill effectively disbands the council and its associated functions, streamlining the oversight of law enforcement practices in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 626.8457, 626.8435