(1)
- (a) Beginning January 1, 2024, a law enforcement agency shall create and maintain a policy regarding the law enforcement agency's processes for handling sexual assault investigations.
(b) A policy described under Subsection (1)(a) shall include current best practices for handling sexual assault investigations, including:
- (i) protocols and training on responses to sexual trauma;
- (ii) emergency response procedures, including prompt contact with the victim and the preservation of evidence; and
- (iii) referrals to sexual assault support services.
- (c) A law enforcement agency shall publicly post on the law enforcement agency's website the policy described in Subsection (1)(a).
(2) Beginning January 1, 2024, a law enforcement agency shall create and publicly post on the law enforcement agency's website a guide for victims of sexual assault that includes:
- (a) a description of the law enforcement agency's processes for handling sexual assault investigations;
- (b) contact information for victims of sexual assault to obtain more information from the law enforcement agency; and
- (c) referral information for sexual assault victim support services.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 111, 2024 General Session