LAW ENFORCEMENT: Provides for training requirements for part-time and reserve peace officers. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)

SB 227 establishes minimum training requirements for part-time and reserve peace officers in Louisiana who begin employment on or after January 1, 2022. These officers must complete a certified training program and pass a comprehensive examination within three years of starting their job, though they may continue performing administrative duties if they fail to meet this timeline. The bill includes specific exceptions for officers in small villages with fewer than 1,000 residents, granting them a two-year compliance period, and states that lack of training cannot be used to suppress evidence in court. Additionally, the legislation ensures that officers are not barred from continuing their duties if their agency cannot provide the required training due to a shortage of funds.