This bill aims to enhance public safety by establishing regulations regarding the detention and transport of suspects by law enforcement officers in Minnesota. It introduces a new section in the Minnesota Statutes, chapter 629, which defines a "peace officer" and sets forth specific requirements for vehicles used in the detention and transport of individuals. According to the bill, any vehicle utilized for these purposes must be designed for safely transporting humans, owned or leased by a law enforcement agency, and marked to identify the agency. Additionally, each vehicle must be equipped with a seat and seat belt for every person being detained or transported.

The bill also outlines exceptions to these requirements, allowing for flexibility in situations where exigent circumstances pose an imminent danger to the safety of the officer, the detained individual, or bystanders. Furthermore, it permits deviations from the vehicle marking requirement in cases where a peace officer must operate undercover to ensure their safety or that of others. Overall, this legislation seeks to ensure that the transport of suspects is conducted in a manner that prioritizes safety and accountability.