Revises the annual training requirements for law enforcement officers in Georgia, including with respect to use of force training.

It was posted statewide for officers and agencies to review in September and October of 2016. In essence, the rule now establishes a minimum 5 of the required 20 hours of annual training. The topics are: Firearms requalification - 1 hour Use of Deadly Force - 1 hour De-escalation training - 1 hour Community Policing - 2 hours Please note that these are the minimum requirements. Additionally, officers are now required to qualify with all agency issued/carried firearms (e.g. handgun, shotgun, patrol rifle, etc...) Please read the actual rule for further details.