HF 2199 (LSB 5185HV (1) 91)

HOUSE FILE 2199

BY  COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY

(SUCCESSOR TO HSB 509)

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to level II law enforcement academy training programs.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 80B.11D, subsections 3, 5, and 6, Code 2026, are amended to read as follows:
   3.  An individual who submits an application pursuant to subsection 1 shall, at a minimum, submit proof of successful completion of a two-year or four-year police science or criminal justice program at an accredited educational institution approved by the academy, and or meet the qualifications set forth in section 80B.11H, subsections subsection 1 and or 3.
   5.  This section applies only to individuals who apply for certification through a short course of study level II academy training program as established by rule.
   6.  An individual who has not been hired by a law enforcement agency must be hired by a law enforcement agency within eighteen months of completing the short course of study level II academy training program in order to obtain certification pursuant to this section.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill relates to level II law enforcement academy training programs.
   The bill provides that an individual who submits an application for attendance at an approved level II academy training program shall, at a minimum, submit proof of successful completion of a two-year or four-year police science or criminal justice program at an accredited educational institution approved by the academy, or meet the qualifications set forth in Code section 80B.11H(1) (for military veterans with active duty military police experience) or Code section 80B.11H(3) (for federal law enforcement officers).