This bill amends existing laws regarding the accessibility of personnel files for peace officers, corrections officers, and dispatchers in Wyoming. It introduces new subsections in W.S. 9-1-704, 9-1-708, and 9-1-710, which stipulate that relevant portions of personnel files must be made available to the peace officer standards and training commission upon written request. The bill emphasizes that these files should not be disclosed to any other parties except as required by law, thereby ensuring a level of confidentiality while allowing oversight by the commission.

Additionally, the bill modifies W.S. 16-4-203 to clarify that personnel files are generally not open for public inspection, except as specified in the newly created subsections. This means that while the commission can access certain information, the general public will still have limited access to personnel files, maintaining privacy for individuals while allowing for necessary regulatory oversight. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2023.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 9-1-704, 9-1-708, 9-1-710, 16-4-203