SB 530
Relating to Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations Unit
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Bill overview
This bill creates and expands the Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations Unit within the West Virginia State Police. It aims to bolster the state’s response to child abuse and neglect cases by increasing the unit’s size, establishing regional offices, and allowing retired State Police officers to participate. The unit will focus on identifying, investigating, and prosecuting these crimes, working in coordination with Child Protective Services, and maintaining a statewide statistical index of convictions.
Key provisions
- Expands the Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations Unit with a minimum of six members, utilizing retired State Police officers.
- Establishes regional offices within each State Police district to assist Child Protective Services.
- Allows retired State Police members to be reemployed within the unit, with specific requirements regarding training and compensation.
- Requires the unit to maintain a statewide statistical index of child abuse and neglect convictions.
- Mandates the creation of an annual report to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance, including the statistical index.
- Outlines the unit’s duties, including coordination with Child Protective Services and developing protocols for investigation.
- Specifies that the unit will not assume the duties of other law enforcement agencies.
- Provides for the unit to receive gifts, grants, and donations through a dedicated state account.
Who is affected
- West Virginia State Police
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