AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- POLICE OFFICERS -- COMMISSION ON STANDARDS AND TRAINING

SB 735 creates a new certification program at municipal police academies that allows officers from other departments to become certified without repeating full training. It directly affects municipal police officers who have worked full-time as sworn law enforcement officers for at least one year, with comparable training and no more than an eight-year break in service. The bill establishes specific requirements for this certification, including meeting existing training standards and completing a review under the Commission on Standards and Training. This program aims to streamline certification for officers moving between departments while maintaining consistent training quality across municipal agencies.