HB 5805 Illinois House · 101st Regular Session

POLICE TRAINING-USE OF FORCE

Summary
Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that the training curriculum for probationary and permanent police officers shall include: (1) at least 12 hours of hands-on, scenario-based role-playing; (2) at least 6 hours of instruction on use of force techniques, including the use of de-escalation techniques to prevent or reduce the need for force whenever safe and feasible; (3) specific training on officer safety techniques, including cover, concealment, and time; and (4) at least 6 hours of training focused on high-risk traffic stops. Requires the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board to adopt minimum standards for police training that includes annual advanced first-aid training and certification. Requires the Board to adopt rules and minimum standards for in-service training requirements consisting of at least 30 hours of training every 2 years, and including training similar to that added to the curriculum requirements for probationary and permanent police officers.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2020
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Introduced Jun 26, 2020 Last action Nov 10, 2020
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Nov 10, 2020
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