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VA HB678

VA HB678
Human trafficking training; DCJS to establish for law-enforcement, etc.


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Introduced
01/11/2016
In Committee
02/22/2016
Crossed Over
02/12/2016
Passed
Dead
02/25/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Department of Criminal Justice Services; human trafficking training. Requires the Department of Criminal Justice Services to establish compulsory training standards for law-enforcement personnel involved in criminal investigations or assigned to vehicle or street patrol duties to ensure that law-enforcement personnel are sensitive to and aware of human trafficking offenses

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to establish compulsory training standards for law enforcement personnel involved in criminal investigations or assigned to vehicle or street patrol duties. The training is intended to ensure that law enforcement personnel are sensitive to and aware of human trafficking offenses and the identification of victims of human trafficking offenses. The bill also requires DCJS to publish and disseminate a model policy or guideline for law enforcement personnel on these matters.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education, Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Left in Finance (on 12/02/2016)

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