This bill mandates that all State, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies report any use-of-force incidents within 24 hours to the county prosecutor's office. A "law enforcement incident" is defined to include various scenarios such as the use of force resulting in death or serious bodily injury, the use of deadly force regardless of injury, and civilian deaths during encounters with law enforcement or while in custody.
Upon receiving notification of such incidents, the county prosecutor is required to immediately inform the Director of the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA). The Director must then select an independent investigator within 24 hours to conduct an investigation based on guidelines set by the Attorney General. This legislation aims to enhance accountability and transparency in law enforcement practices by formalizing reporting requirements and investigation protocols.