departments; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives direct the Joint
State Government Commission to establish, within 60 days of the
adoption of this resolution, an advisory committee of
approximately 25 members consisting of public officials and
experts on the issue of law enforcement training relating to the
use of nonlethal force against dogs; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government Commission, working
with the advisory committee, conduct a thorough and
comprehensive analysis on implementing officer training which
differentiates between canine behaviors that indicate imminent
danger of attack to individuals and benign behaviors commonly
exhibited by dogs, such as barking, that do not suggest or pose
imminent danger of attack; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government Commission, working
with the advisory committee, study the issue of police officer
training, review other State training requirements and develop
recommendations best suited for this Commonwealth; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government Commission study
the ability of law enforcement to participate in a minimum of
three hours of nonlethal dog training; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the final report include any recommendations
to implement necessary changes in State laws, practices,
policies and procedures relating to nonlethal force against dogs
for all law enforcement; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government Commission issue a
report to the House of Representatives with its findings and
recommendations not later than one year after the adoption of
this resolution.
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