Peace officer requirement to be United States citizens

This bill (SF 746) requires all peace officers and part-time peace officers in Minnesota to be U.S. citizens. It amends Minnesota Statutes to add a specific citizenship requirement (as new subdivision 11) to the existing standards for officer licensing and certification under sections 626.843 and 626.845. The change would apply to all officers employed by state, county, municipal, or joint law enforcement agencies, including the Minnesota State Patrol. The policy change integrates citizenship as a mandatory qualification within the existing licensing framework managed by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Board.