Oregon lawmakers propose bill that would require higher education for law enforcement officers

Senate Bill 779 would require police officers, corrections officers, parole and probation officers, and others to complete post-secondary education.

SALEM, Ore. — Note: AP reporter Claire Rush contributed to this article

A proposal to require law enforcement officers in Oregon to complete some level of higher education was met with mixed reaction this week in Salem. Lawmakers held a committee hearing about Senate Bill 779 on Tuesday, a bill first introduced by Senator Lew Frederick

While he acknowledged that the proposed requirement could hinder recruiting efforts, he believes the end goal would be worth it: communities more confident in the people tasked to protect

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