House Bill 8 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to enhance the compensation structure for campus police officers and public safety officers at colleges and universities. The bill introduces a new subsection to Section 38-8-111, which mandates that these officers who successfully complete their annual in-service training receive cash salary supplements similar to those provided to regular police officers. The funds for these supplements will be made available to the relevant institutions, schools, or boards for distribution to the officers.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that campus police officers and public safety officers who have served on active duty in the armed forces during designated periods of armed conflict are entitled to receive the cash salary supplement, even if their military service prevented them from attending the required in-service training. This legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the importance of supporting law enforcement personnel in educational settings.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 38-8-111