Bill Summary for H 960 (2017-2018)

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Bill: LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT/CITIZENS ACADEMIES.

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Jun 13 2018

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
House Bill 960 (Public) Filed Thursday, May 17, 2018
AN ACT TO ENCOURAGE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO OPERATE PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATE CITIZENS REGARDING LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS, TO RECOGNIZE THE DANGER SIGNS OF POTENTIALLY VIOLENT ACTIVITIES, AND TO PROVIDE TRAINING TO CITIZENS WHO WANT TO PROVIDE VOLUNTEER SERVICES TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
Intro. by Faircloth.

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House amendment makes the following changes to 2nd edition. Amends GS 160A-289.3 and GS 162-27 to require the citizens academy programs run by police and sheriffs to include training on de-escalation, mental health crises, understanding persons with disabilities or mental illness, and diversity and equity.