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HB 1410

Law enforcement officer training requirements.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lori Goss-Reaves

HB 1410 modifies law enforcement training requirements in Indiana; specific provisions under committee review.

First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
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Bill Summary · HB 1410

Legislative bill overview

HB 1410 establishes new or modified training requirements for law enforcement officers in Indiana. The bill was recently introduced and referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety for initial review. Specific training mandates and their scope have not yet been detailed in available legislative documents.

Why is this important

Law enforcement training standards directly affect officer preparedness, public safety outcomes, and accountability. Changes to training requirements can influence everything from use-of-force decisions to community relations and liability exposure for departments and municipalities.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: New training requirements may impose unfunded mandates on local police departments with limited budgets
  • Training scope and standards: Disagreement over whether requirements are comprehensive enough, too burdensome, or address the right competencies
  • Compliance timeline: Debate over how quickly departments must comply and whether grandfathering provisions apply to current officers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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