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Bill to allow accredited colleges to run POST‑approved academy receives wide law‑enforcement support
Summary
House Bill 589 would authorize accredited Montana colleges to administer POST‑approved basic peace‑officer training; proponents including sheriffs and Gallatin College said it expands training capacity and recruiting options and will standardize curriculum through POST approval.
Representative Jane Gillette opened the hearing on House Bill 589, which would enable accredited Montana colleges or universities to host and administer peace‑officer basic training programs approved by the Peace Officer Standards and Training council (POST), effectively allowing college‑based pre‑service tracks that mirror the Montana Law Enforcement Academy curriculum.
Sponsor and intent: Representative Jane Gillette said the bill standardizes the training approval process so that if programs are offered by accredited Montana institutions, their curriculum must be POST‑approved and commensurate with…
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