AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 45-6-19, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE CHIEF OF POLICE AND POLICE OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY ANY PUBLIC TWO-YEAR OR FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY AND ANY EXTENSION THEREOF IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, AND THE PEARL RIVER VALLEY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT TO COMPLETE ANNUAL CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES PROVIDED BY AN ACCREDITED LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY OR THE MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF POLICE CHIEFS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS TO ATTEND APPROVED TRAINING TO THE EMPLOYING ENTITY FOR THE REQUIRED TRAINING BY THE MISSISSIPPI BOARD OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS STANDARDS AND TRAINING; TO PROVIDE FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS FOR THOSE FAILING TO COMPLETE THE REQUIRED TRAINING; TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS PROCESS FOR ANY OFFICER AGGRIEVED BY DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 45-6-19
As Passed by the House: 45-6-19