HB 4402
Relating to school protection officers
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Bill overview
This bill creates a system for appointing school protection officers in West Virginia, allowing sheriffs to hire qualified individuals, including retired police officers, to work in schools. It outlines specific requirements for these officers, such as background checks and training, and grants them police powers similar to deputy sheriffs. The bill also establishes criminal penalties for violations and provides limitations on the liability of the school districts employing these officers.
Key provisions
- Allows sheriffs to appoint qualified individuals as school protection officers.
- Specifies qualifications for school protection officers, including background checks and potential law enforcement certification.
- Grants school protection officers police powers, including the authority to arrest.
- Establishes criminal penalties for violations of the law.
- Creates a process for removing school protection officers.
- Authorizes grants for school protection officers to enhance their abilities.
- Limits the liability of school districts for actions of school protection officers.
- Prohibits school protection officers from engaging in political activity.
Who is affected
- County Sheriffs
- School Boards
- Students
- School Administrators
- Law Enforcement Agencies
Notable changes
- Creates a new category of law enforcement officers specifically for school protection.
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