SB 723
Clarifying law-enforcement cooperation with bordering states
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- Passed House of Delegates
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Bill overview
This bill clarifies the rules and procedures for law enforcement cooperation between West Virginia and neighboring states. It defines key terms related to law enforcement personnel and agencies, and outlines the circumstances under which West Virginia law enforcement can assist other states or federal agencies in investigations. The bill also establishes guidelines for temporary assignments and ensures continued employment benefits for officers participating in these collaborations.
Key provisions
- Defines key terms such as ‘criminal justice enforcement personnel,’ ‘law-enforcement agency,’ and ‘state or local law-enforcement officer.’
- Allows heads of law enforcement agencies to temporarily provide assistance to neighboring states or federal agencies upon request.
- Establishes guidelines for multijurisdictional task forces involving multiple agencies.
- Specifies that temporarily assigned officers retain the same jurisdiction and powers as if employed by their own agency.
- Outlines compensation and benefits for officers working with other agencies.
- Requires agreements between agencies to be filed with the circuit clerk.
- Prohibits permanent consolidation or merger of law enforcement agencies.
- Clarifies that the bill does not affect civil service protections or jurisdictional authority.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Law Enforcement Agencies
- Law Enforcement Personnel in West Virginia
- Law Enforcement Agencies in Bordering States
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