SB 6496 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

     Provides that, by December 1, 2002, the Washington state criminal justice training commission, the Washington state patrol, and the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs shall develop a written model policy on vehicular pursuits.

     Provides that, by June 1, 2003, every state, county, and municipal law enforcement agency shall adopt and implement a written vehicular pursuit policy.  The policy adopted may, but need not, be the model policy developed under this act.  However, any policy adopted must address the minimum requirements specified in this act.

     Provides that, by June 30, 2005, every full-time law enforcement officer employed by a state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency shall have been trained on vehicular pursuits.