Altering the eligibility requirements for an individual to be certified by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission as a police officer to remove a certain requirement for an individual who is a permanent legal resident of the United States and an honorably discharged veteran; and providing that an individual who is a permanent legal resident and honorably discharged veteran or current member of the Army National Guard, the Air National Guard, or a reserve component is eligible to be certified as a police officer.

Statutes affected:
Text - First - Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Police Officer Certification - Eligibility: 3-209 Public Safety, 3-209.1 Public Safety
Text - Third - Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Police Officer Certification - Eligibility: 3-209 Public Safety, 3-209.1 Public Safety