Allows the chief law enforcement executive in any jurisdiction to request assistance from another jurisdiction, including a jurisdiction outside the state of Missouri
This bill allows law enforcement leaders in Missouri to ask for help from police agencies in other states when needed. It clarifies that officers making an arrest outside their own jurisdiction must hand the suspect over to local authorities in that area and assist with paperwork. The law ensures that officers remain employees of their home agency for liability and workers' compensation purposes while also protecting them with standard legal immunities. Additionally, it extends legal protections from Missouri law to out-of-state officers assisting under this request.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 11, 2023
Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Dec 11, 2023
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Renee Reuter
RRepublican
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