Directs the House Committee on the Administration of Criminal Justice to study the feasibility of requiring part-time officers to complete P.O.S.T. certification training
Impact
If the study concludes in favor of implementing mandatory P.O.S.T. training for part-time officers, this could prompt a significant change in state laws governing law enforcement training in Louisiana. It would introduce new requirements aimed at ensuring that all officers, regardless of their employment status, meet standardized training benchmarks, thus reinforcing public safety protocols across the state.
Summary
HCR142 urges the House Committee on the Administration of Criminal Justice to conduct a study evaluating the feasibility of requiring part-time law enforcement officers to undergo Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) programs. The resolution highlights the existing training requirements for full-time officers but points out the gap in similar mandates for part-time officers. This study aims to assess whether enhancing the training requirements for part-time officers will improve public safety in Louisiana.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding HCR142 seems to be generally supportive, as it underscores a commitment to enhancing the professionalism and effectiveness of law enforcement in Louisiana. Stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies and public safety advocates, are likely to view this initiative positively as a means to improve community safety.
Contention
While the resolution does not seem to have notable opposition, potential points of contention could arise regarding the implementation burden on part-time officers, their employers, and the funding necessary to facilitate the required training programs. Discussions may surface surrounding the balance between improving law enforcement standards and the operational practicality for part-time officers who may already face limited resources.
Requests the House Committee on the Administration of Criminal Justice to study and make recommendations concerning the policies and procedures of high-speed pursuits by law enforcement officers
Requests the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs and the Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs to meet and function as a joint committee to study the advisability of requiring the Orleans Parish registrar of voters to serve for a term of office concurrent with the term of office of the members of the city council
Requests the House Committee on the Administration of Criminal Justice to study and make recommendations concerning the use of body worn cameras by law enforcement agencies in this state
Requests the Senate Committee on Judiciary C and the House Committee on the Administration of Criminal Justice to study the feasibility of authorizing motions requesting the expungement of records to be filed in forma pauperis.
Directs the Criminal Code Committee of the La. State Law Institute to study the feasibility of assessing filing fees for applications of post-conviction relief
Directs the La. Sentencing Commission to study the feasibility of requiring an offender to serve an imposed sentence through home incarceration with the use of electronic monitoring
Requests the House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice and Senate Committee on Judiciary B to conduct a joint oversight meeting relative to charitable gaming