Clarifying the scope of authority of the office of independent investigations to align with current operations and practices and to include public disclosure requirements and protect privacy.

This bill clarifies the authority of the Office of Independent Investigations (OII) in Washington State. It expands the types of incidents the OII can investigate, including deaths resulting from police use of force. The bill also establishes new rules for public disclosure of investigative records, making certain information confidential to protect privacy.

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