Development of a model policy for safe traffic stops required, best practices and areas for development prescribed, preservice curriculum aligned with model policy, continuing education requirements established for law enforcement officers, and money appropriated.

HF 686 requires Minnesota's Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board to develop a model policy for safe traffic stops by December 2025, including best practices for de-escalation, communication, racial profiling prevention, and handling stops involving people with disabilities or mental health crises. The bill mandates that all law enforcement agencies adopt policies matching this model by September 2026, aligns officer preservice training with the model, and establishes continuing education requirements focused on traffic stop procedures. It appropriates $200,000 for 2025 and $500,000 for 2026 from the general fund to support development and implementation. This directly affects all Minnesota peace officers and law enforcement agencies through standardized training and policy requirements.