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Senate advances law-enforcement employment and certification reforms
Summary
First substitute SB 124 passed the Senate Feb. 13, 2023, 26–0. Sponsors said the bill strengthens officer employment/background checks, authorizes administrative sanctions (letters of caution, suspension or revocation of certification) for chiefs or administrators who fail to investigate allegations, and funds an early-intervention grant program for agencies.
The Utah Senate approved first substitute Senate Bill 124, a package of law-enforcement employment, background-check, and accountability measures developed with chiefs, sheriffs and the Department of Public Safety. Sponsor Senator Escamilla said the bill improves record-sharing of employment and background information between agencies, adds enforcement tools for officers or administrators…
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