Peace Officer Standards and Training Agency Information Access Clarification Act

# Peace Officer Standards and Training Agency Information Access Clarification Act (HR 5211) **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill seeks to clarify what information police training agencies must make publicly available. Specifically, it addresses records related to Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) agencies—state and local organizations that certify and oversee police officer training and conduct. The bill would establish or clarify which documents these agencies should be able to share or withhold from the public, though the specific details of what information would be affected aren't fully specified in the available summary. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily impact POST agencies, law enforcement departments, and members of the public seeking information about police training and officer conduct.

It could affect transparency around police certifications, disciplinary records, and training standards depending on what the final language specifies. **Current Status:** HR 5211 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Derek Schmidt (R-KS). *Note: The full text and specific provisions aren't detailed in available sources, so this summary reflects the general intent based on the title and subject matter.*.