This bill proposes amendments to Section 30-29-3 of the Code of West Virginia, focusing on the duties of the subcommittee responsible for law-enforcement training and certification. A significant addition is the provision that allows for substitute hours of in-service training or supervisory level in-service training credits for law-enforcement officers or certified instructors who participate in school safety programs authorized by law or law-enforcement agencies. This aims to enhance the training framework for law-enforcement personnel while ensuring they are equipped to handle school safety effectively.

Additionally, the bill outlines various responsibilities of the subcommittee, including establishing standards for law-enforcement training academies, certifying instructors, and maintaining a database of officer certifications. It emphasizes the importance of ongoing training in areas such as investigating organized criminal enterprises, human trafficking, and sexual assault cases, ensuring that law-enforcement officers are well-prepared to address these critical issues. The bill also allows the subcommittee to deny applications for new training academies if there is no demonstrated need, thereby optimizing resource allocation for law-enforcement training in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 30-29-3