The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 626.841, to modify the selection process for members of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Board. Key changes include the requirement for the governor to appoint two peace officers representing county sheriffs, two municipal police chiefs, and two peace officers from the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, with specific representation from both metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas. Additionally, the bill introduces a new requirement for the Minnesota Sheriffs' Association, the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association, the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, the Minnesota State Patrol Association, and the League of Minnesota Cities to recommend at least two qualified representatives for each relevant appointment.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a new subdivision outlining the terms for the initial appointments to the board, with staggered expiration dates from January 1, 2028, to January 1, 2031. It also states that current board members, excluding the superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, will be ineligible for first appointments for four years from the effective date of the section, which is set for January 1, 2027. This restructuring aims to enhance the diversity and representation of the board while ensuring a systematic approach to appointments.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 626.841