CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS; AND TO REQUIRE A PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION OR ASSESSMENT TO BECOME OR BE EMPLOYED AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.

HB 1769 proposes new standards for law enforcement officers by requiring psychological evaluations. This bill directly affects individuals seeking to become or remain employed as law enforcement officers. As amended, it would mandate that current law enforcement officers undergo a psychological evaluation every five years. Additionally, any officer seeking employment with a new law enforcement agency must provide a psychological evaluation completed within the last two years.