Bureau of Criminal Apprehension required to develop sexual assault investigation training, peace officers required to complete training requirements, and money appropriated.

This bill requires the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to create specialized training for peace officers investigating sexual assaults, focusing on victim-centered, trauma-informed approaches. It mandates that all law enforcement agencies establish written policies for handling sexual assault reports and that officers complete specific training courses within one year of assignment and periodically thereafter. The legislation also directs the Bureau to conduct an evaluation of the training programs to assess their effectiveness in improving case outcomes and identifies key partners who will help develop and review the curriculum. Additionally, the bill appropriates funds to support these training initiatives and policy requirements.