CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides for civilian investigators to oversee taped statements of protected persons

This bill requires law enforcement officers who interview protected persons to complete specific training before conducting taped statements. The training must include basic investigative skills and specialized instruction on investigating crimes involving protected individuals. This change directly affects police agencies and officers involved in interviewing witnesses or victims who are classified as protected persons. The legislation aims to ensure that investigators handling these sensitive cases have the necessary expertise to conduct proper interviews.