The bill proposes the establishment of the "Missouri Green-to-Blue Bridge Program" within the Department of Public Safety, aimed at providing Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) credit to reserve or active duty members of the Armed Forces or National Guard who have completed specific military training. Eligible individuals must have earned a diploma from the United States Army Military Police School (USAMPS) with a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 31A or 31B and completed One Station Unit Training (OSUT). The POST commission is authorized to create a program of instruction that meets the necessary training requirements for these individuals to qualify for the Missouri peace officer standards and training examination. Additionally, the bill stipulates that a valid diploma from USAMPS issued within three years will exempt qualifying individuals from redundant training requirements for general law enforcement tasks, which will be considered mastered upon completion of the USAMPS curriculum. The POST commission is tasked with consulting the Missouri Army National Guard provost marshal to ensure the curriculum maximizes credit for training completed at USAMPS, focusing on critical areas such as firearms and medical training. The Department of Public Safety is also granted the authority to promulgate necessary rules and regulations for the administration of this section, with specific provisions regarding the rulemaking process outlined.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (6707H.01): 590.045