The bill proposes significant changes to public safety regulations in Minnesota by eliminating the Public Safety Advisory Council and amending existing statutes related to law enforcement reporting. Specifically, it amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 626.8457, subdivision 3, to remove the requirement for chief law enforcement officers to assist the now-defunct Public Safety Advisory Council in their duties. Instead, the focus is shifted to the ongoing reporting of individual peace officer data to evaluate training effectiveness and identify patterns of behavior that may indicate an officer is in crisis or likely to violate established policies. The bill also mandates that law enforcement agencies cannot enter into confidentiality agreements that would obstruct the disclosure of this data.

Additionally, the bill includes a repeal of Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 626.8435, which formally established the Public Safety Advisory Council and outlined its membership, purpose, and reporting requirements. The council was intended to assist the Peace Officer Standards and Training Board in regulating peace officers and ensuring civil rights protections. By removing this council, the bill aims to streamline the oversight of law enforcement practices while maintaining a focus on accountability through data reporting.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 626.8457, 626.8435