A bill for an act relating to the law enforcement academy, including military veterans with active duty military police experience.

HF 539 would allow Iowa military veterans with active duty military police experience to join state law enforcement agencies without completing the full law enforcement academy training. Veterans must have served at least four years in the military, held a military police role with accredited training equivalent to Iowa's standards, and received an honorable discharge. Eligible veterans would need to apply with documentation, receive a certificate of equivalency, and complete a one-week Iowa-specific orientation course covering state laws and procedures. The bill also requires the council to develop evaluation guidelines and publish annual reports tracking veterans' transitions and performance in law enforcement roles.