HB 2802
Relating to in-service training credits for law-enforcement officers
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill amends West Virginia code to establish and regulate in-service training credits for law enforcement officers. It directs the subcommittee to fund and oversee law enforcement training academies, set instructor qualifications, and create training standards covering areas like firearms, professional certification, and specialized investigations. Specifically, the bill mandates minimum classroom hours (800) and includes provisions for substitute training credits, particularly for participation in school safety programs. It also addresses training for investigating organized criminal enterprises and human trafficking, and establishes standards for initial and ongoing training for sexual assault cases.
Key provisions
- Establishes standards for in-service training hours (minimum 800 classroom hours).
- Authorizes the subcommittee to fund and oversee law enforcement training academies.
- Requires training on investigating organized criminal enterprises and anti-racial profiling.
- Mandates training for investigating human trafficking offenses.
- Establishes standards for initial and ongoing training for sexual assault investigations, including trauma-informed interviewing.
- Allows for substitute training credits for participation in school safety programs.
- Requires training on tactical medical procedures for law enforcement officers.
- Establishes procedures for reporting complaints and disciplinary matters concerning law enforcement officers.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement officers
- Law enforcement agencies (state, county, municipal)
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