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Relating to the revocation or suspension of a law enforcement officer’s certification or a reserve peace officer’s certification
Topics:State governmentPublic safety & emergencies
Same legislation: HF 2597
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 8, 2024
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 12, 2024
- Done: House committeeFebruary 15, 2024
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2597
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 2597 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2597 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary The law enforcement academy council must take away the certification of any police officer or reserve officer who is convicted of driving under the influence for a second time. This rule applies if the second offense happens after July 1, 2024, even if the officer was not working at the time of the violation. This change affects all certified law enforcement officers in Iowa.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to the revocation or suspension of a law enforcement officer’s certification or a reserve peace officer’s certification.08 or more, or while any amount of a controlled substance was present in the officer, as measured in the officer’s blood or urine. The second or subsequent conviction must occur after July 1, 2024, for the officer to be decertified, regardless of whether the currently certified officer is currently employed by a law enforcement agency, and regardless of whether the currently certified officer was employed at the time of the violation or conviction.
House subcommittee
Named February 12, 2024. On February 14, 2024 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.
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