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SB 730

Relating to: decertification of law enforcement, jail, or juvenile detention officers and tactical emergency medical services professionals and the use of force by law enforcement officers. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by LaTonya Johnson and 1 co-sponsor

Wisconsin bill establishing decertification standards for law enforcement and detention officers while regulating police use of force authority and oversight mechanisms.

Read first time and referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
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Bill Summary · SB 730

Legislative bill overview

SB 730 addresses decertification procedures for law enforcement, jail, and juvenile detention officers, along with tactical emergency medical services professionals, and establishes standards governing use of force by law enforcement. The bill creates mechanisms for removing certification from officers who violate professional standards and regulates how officers may employ physical force in their duties.

Why is this important

Decertification standards directly affect police accountability and public safety by determining when officers lose their professional credentials. Use of force regulations establish the legal boundaries for what constitutes justifiable force, impacting both officer conduct and civilian rights during law enforcement interactions—issues central to ongoing national debates about policing practices.

Potential points of contention

  • Decertification threshold: Determining what conduct warrants permanent decertification versus suspension, and whether standards are sufficiently rigorous or overly punitive
  • Use of force definition: Defining permissible force categories (lethal, less-lethal, physical restraint) and circumstances for deployment, which fundamentally shapes enforcement discretion
  • Implementation burden: Questions about which agency administers decertification, investigation procedures, due process protections for officers, and costs to municipalities

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

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