The bill amends the Minnesota Statutes to include local correctional officers under the Peace Officers Discipline Procedures Act, thereby expanding the definition of "correctional officer" to encompass those employed by local correctional or detention facilities. Specifically, it modifies section 241.026, subdivision 1, to clarify that "correctional officer" refers to individuals employed by the state or local correctional facilities. Additionally, section 626.89 is amended to define "correctional officer" as someone employed in a security capacity at a local correctional or detention facility, and it updates the language regarding the use of information in disciplinary proceedings.

Furthermore, the bill enhances the applicability of the procedures and provisions in section 626.89 to include local correctional and detention facilities, ensuring that the same disciplinary processes apply to these officers as to other law enforcement personnel. This legislative change aims to provide a more comprehensive framework for the discipline of correctional officers, thereby promoting accountability and standardizing procedures across various types of correctional facilities.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 241.026, 626.89