Crump This bill extends procedural requirements of notice and the right to be heard for officers of the Highway Patrol who are suspended for at least 3 days or suffer a reduction in rank.
Current law requires such procedure only for cases resulting in the removal of a patrol officer.
The board will consist of members of the same rank or of a lower rank than the accused. The bill does not prevent nondisciplinary transfers of patrol members nor require a hearing for reprimands or suspensions of less than 3 days.