HB 1387 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Declares an intent that serious vehicle accidents involving state patrol officers are independently investigated to ensure independence and objectivity, along with the perception of independence and objectivity during the investigation.

Declares an intent to have corrective actions in place to prevent future vehicle accidents. There shall be a tracking process implemented to identify vehicle accident trends and provide corrective action to prevent future vehicle accidents.

Requires that, when a Washington state patrol officer is off duty, the officer will follow the same traffic laws and enforcement policies as any other person using the public roadways.