LC 4071 Legislature · 2025 Regular Session

Generally revise peace officer education standards

This bill updates Montana's peace officer education and certification requirements by clarifying that qualified law enforcement academies can provide the mandatory basic training course. It directly affects law enforcement agencies, hiring authorities, and individuals seeking to become peace officers across the state. The legislation grants the Montana Public Safety Officer Standards and Training Council expanded rulemaking authority to establish and modify training standards while maintaining existing qualifications such as U.S. citizenship, age requirements, and background checks. Changes are made to state statutes governing officer employment, certification, and the council's administrative powers to implement these standards.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 17, 2024 Last action Feb 19, 2025
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