The bill S. 120 proposes amendments to Section 23-23-60 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which pertains to the certification process for law enforcement officers. The key change allows the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to conduct both state and federal-level criminal records checks on individuals seeking certification. This includes the retention of fingerprints for certification purposes and future identification searches. The bill outlines the requirements for candidates, including the submission of various documents and evidence of good character, physical fitness, and completion of law enforcement training.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the results of the criminal records checks must be reported to the academy and cannot be further disseminated. It also clarifies that any costs associated with the background checks will be the responsibility of the individual seeking certification. The bill is set to take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/11/2024: 23-23-60
Latest Version: 23-23-60