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Study bill proposed to review training for investigators handling sexual-assault and homicide cases

Senate Judiciary
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Summary

An unnamed sponsor told the committee HJ32 would study training gaps for officers handling sexual-assault and homicide investigations; the Attorney General's office supported the study and the committee concurred in executive action.

An unnamed sponsor opened HJ32 with an account of a child sexual-assault investigation in which the assigned investigator lacked more than basic post training and missed investigative tools. The sponsor said the bill would study the statewide landscape for investigator training, explore where advanced training is missing, and consider whether the Montana Law Enforcement Academy or other statewide resources could help local agencies.

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