HB1200Introduced in the House
POLICE TRAINING-BACK THE BADGE
Introduced by Jason Bunting, District 106
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Creates within the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board a Recruitment Division. Provides that the Division shall establish a Back-the-Badge Program, which shall establish recruitment plans for law enforcement agencies. Provides that the Division shall determine and prioritize specific characteristics that a law enforcement agency and community desire in their police officers. Provides that the Division shall cooperate with law enforcement agencies to determine a strategy to hire and retain sworn police officers who are diverse and reflective of the community and the priorities of the law enforcement agencies.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
February 5, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jason R. Bunting
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
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