The bill amends Iowa law concerning the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Council, particularly focusing on the certification processes for law enforcement officers and reserve peace officers. Key changes include reducing the required number of residents on the council from three to one and lowering the population threshold for police department representation from fifty thousand to twenty-five thousand. New provisions allow the council to receive and investigate complaints about law enforcement training compliance and specify conditions for revocation or suspension of an officer's certification, such as serious misconduct and failure to meet training requirements.

Additionally, the bill introduces new procedures for contested cases related to certification revocation or suspension, granting the attorney general the authority to dismiss cases and outlining the reinstatement process for suspended officers. It emphasizes due process and confidentiality in investigations, while expanding the council's responsibilities in handling complaints and disciplinary actions. The bill also mandates that employing agencies notify the council of employment terminations and ensures timely access to incident reports for officers or their legal counsel. It is set to take effect immediately upon enactment, with certain provisions applying retroactively to pending cases.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 80B.6, 80B.11, 80B.13, 80B.13A, 80F.1