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Police Officer Bill of Rights

Police officer bill of rights are procedural protections for police when they are accused of misconduct. They vary from state to state but can include clearing their record after misconduct, restricting interrogations, limitations on discipline, and many others.       

last updated: November 2021

31 States
+DC

no police officer bill of rights


19 States

police officer bill of rights

Recent Legislation

2021

Kansas

  • Enacted a police officer bill of rights

Iowa

  • Expanded protections in their police officer bill of rights

Maryland

  • Repealed their police officer bill of rights

2020

Nevada

  • Increased the statue of limitations on police misconduct investigations from 1 year to 5 years

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