1st Engrossment - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 02/26/2020 09:28pm
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A bill for an act
relating to public safety; requiring the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to
investigate peace officers accused of sexual assault; proposing coding for new law
in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 626.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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As used in this section:
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(1) "law enforcement agency" has the meaning given in section 626.84, subdivision 1,
paragraph (f);
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(2) "sexual assault" means a felony violation of sections 609.342 to 609.3453; and
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(3) "peace officer" has the meaning given in section 626.84, subdivision 1, paragraph
(c).
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The chief law enforcement
officer of a law enforcement agency shall ensure that when a peace officer employed by
the agency, including the chief law enforcement officer, is accused of sexual assault an
investigation into the incident is conducted by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
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