HB 2379 - DIGEST

Provides peace officers essential training in firearm retention and survival techniques.

Appropriates the sum of one million dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, from the general fund to the criminal justice training commission for the sole purpose of providing Washington peace officers comprehensive training in weapon retention and survival techniques, including techniques for defending against assailants trying to disarm an officer's drawn gun and for regaining control if disarmed.