A bill for an act relating to law enforcement training requirements for experienced reserve peace officers.

HF 2278 creates a shortened law enforcement academy program for experienced reserve peace officers in Iowa who meet specific criteria. To qualify, officers must have served continuously for at least four years (with no more than six months off) and completed 4,000 documented hours with Iowa or border-state agencies (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, South Dakota, or Nebraska), plus no serious disciplinary issues during that time. Agencies must verify an officer’s service history and record, and the Iowa law enforcement council can extend eligibility to officers from other states with comparable standards. The program allows these officers to complete a streamlined training course to achieve full peace officer certification.