This substitute makes several changes to Peace Officers Standards and Training certification requirements. The experienced officer may be provisionally approved subject to review by the county sheriff or other commanding peace officer.
Violations are a class B misdemeanor.
No impact on state funds. Supporters say that in many rural areas it is difficult to maintain reserve officers due to the high number of training hours. It is felt that by setting the number of hours at 120 these rural counties and cities will be able to maintain an adequate police force. Supporters also feel that even though standards are established with the Department of Public Safety's rules and regulations, these provisions need to be put in statute. There was no opposition voiced to the committee.