RS 40:2536: Officer-involved shooting

A. In the event of an officer-involved shooting which results in death or great bodily harm, the investigators of these incidents shall be accountable only to those agencies which have been certified by the council following the effective date of January 1, 2022.

B. In addition to agency certification, there shall be within those agencies at least three certified officer-involved investigators who have completed all necessary coursework and subsequent in-service training and law enforcement experience which will establish eligibility for these investigators before training and certification.

C. The agencies shall also provide for the personnel to be certified through P.O.S.T. for the processing of all evidence associated with officer-involved shootings.