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44 PA Cons Stat § 7309 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 73 - Law Enforcement Background Investigations and Employment Information|Section 7309 - Reporting

§ 7309. Reporting. (a) Electronic database.-- (1) The commission shall establish and maintain an electronic database containing the separation records.  (2) The database shall be accessible to all law enforcement agencies in this Commonwealth. (3) Except as provided under section 7311(c) (relating to hiring report), separation records maintained in the database shall be exempt from disclosure under the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law.  (b) Procedure.--The commission shall establish a procedure by which a law enforcement agency may request and review separation records in the database for the purpose of employing an applicant.  (c) Request log.--The commission shall log all requests from law enforcement agencies for separation records and may not disclose the name of any law enforcement officer subject to a request for separation records to the public. The information provided to a law enforcement agency, including a law enforcement agency outside of this Commonwealth, shall be exempt from disclosure under the Right-to-Know Law.  (d) Time period to submit.--Upon the separation of an officer from a law enforcement agency, the law enforcement agency shall submit the separation records to the commission within 15 days of separation.  (e) Good faith immunity.-- (1) A former employing law enforcement agency that submits a separation record to the database in good faith is immune from civil liability for the subsequent disclosure of that record from the database.  (2) A law enforcement agency is presumed to be acting in good faith at the time of a disclosure under this chapter unless a preponderance of the evidence establishes one or more of the following:  (i) the law enforcement agency knew that the separation record was false or misleading; (ii) the law enforcement agency submitted the separation record with a reckless disregard for the truth; or  (iii) submission of the separation record was specifically prohibited by a Federal or State law.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7310 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 73 - Law Enforcement Background Investigations and Employment Information|Section 7310 - Disclosure of separation

§ 7310. Disclosure of separation. (a) Waiver required.-- (1) An applicant shall provide to the prospective employing law enforcement agency, upon an offer of employment, a signed waiver under this section.  (2) The waiver shall expressly allow the prospective employing law enforcement agency to contact the commission to seek a copy of any separation record.  (3) The waiver shall consist of a form developed by the commission and made available on the commission's publicly accessible Internet website.  (4) The prospective employing law enforcement agency shall provide the signed waiver to the commission.  (5) Upon receipt of the signed waiver, the commission shall, within seven days, provide a copy of any separation record relating to the applicant to the prospective employing law enforcement agency or certify that no separation record is in the database.  (b) Record of separation condition of hiring.--A prospective employing law enforcement agency may not hire an applicant until the prospective employing law enforcement agency receives a copy of the separation record or certification of no separation record from the commission.    Cross References. Section 7310 is referred to in section 7308 of this title.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7311 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 73 - Law Enforcement Background Investigations and Employment Information|Section 7311 - Hiring report

§ 7311. Hiring report. (a) Information required to be reported.--If a prospective employing law enforcement agency hires an applicant whose separation records includes any of the following, the law enforcement agency shall file a report with the commission that indicates the prospective employing law enforcement agency's reasoning and rationale for hiring the applicant:  (1) Final and binding disciplinary action based on any of the following: (i) excessive force; (ii) harassment; (iii) theft; (iv) discrimination; (v) sexual abuse; (vi) sexual misconduct; (vii) domestic violence; (viii) coercion of a false confession; (ix) filing a false report; or (x) a judicial finding of dishonesty. (2) A criminal conviction relating to conduct described in paragraph (1). (b) Electronic database of commission.-- (1) The hiring report shall be included in the commission's electronic database. (2) The hiring report shall be on a form developed by the commission and made available on the commission's publicly accessible Internet website.  (c) Subject to disclosure.--The hiring report shall be subject to disclosure under the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law.    Cross References. Section 7311 is referred to in sections 7309, 7312 of this title.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7312 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 73 - Law Enforcement Background Investigations and Employment Information|Section 7312 - Regulations

§ 7312. Regulations. (a) Temporary regulations.--In order to facilitate the prompt implementation of this chapter, the commission shall promulgate temporary regulations within six months of the effective date of this section that shall expire no later than two years following the publication of the temporary regulations. The commission shall promulgate temporary regulations not subject to:  (1) Section 612 of the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929.  (2) Sections 201, 202, 203, 204 and 205 of the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.769, No.240), referred to as the Commonwealth Documents Law.  (3) Sections 204(b) and 301(10) of the act of October 15, 1980 (P.L.950, No.164), known as the Commonwealth Attorneys Act.  (4) The act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181), known as the Regulatory Review Act. (b) Publication.--The commission shall transmit the temporary regulations to the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin no later than six months after the effective date of this section.  (c) Contents.--The commission shall, by regulation, including temporary regulation, establish the following:  (1) Procedures to guarantee the confidentiality of employment information and separation records.  (2) Procedures to guarantee the security of the database established under this chapter. (3) Reportable disciplinary actions and criminal conduct falling within the scope of section 7311 (relating to hiring report).  (4) Any other procedure deemed necessary by the commission for implementation of this chapter.    Effective Date. Section 2(2) of Act 57 of 2020 provided that the addition of section 7312 shall take effect in 60 days.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7421 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 74 - Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs|Section 7421 - Scope of subchapter

§ 7421. Scope of subchapter. This subchapter provides for sheriff and deputy sheriff education and training.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7422 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 74 - Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs|Section 7422 - Definitions

§ 7422. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:  "Account." The Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Account.  "Board." The Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Board.  "Commission." The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7423 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 74 - Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs|Section 7423 - Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Board

§ 7423. Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Board. (a) Continuation.--The Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Board is continued as a board within the commission.  (b) Composition.--The board shall be composed of the following members:  (1) The Attorney General. (2) Two judges of the courts of common pleas from different counties. (3) Two sheriffs from different counties with a minimum of six years' experience as a sheriff or chief deputy.  (4) Three individuals from different counties with a minimum of eight years' experience each as a deputy sheriff. One of the three shall be currently employed in the capacity of deputy sheriff with the rank of sergeant or deputy sheriff.  (5) One educator qualified in the field of curriculum design. (6) One county commissioner. (c) Appointments and terms.--All members of the board, other than the Attorney General, who shall be a permanent member, shall be appointed by the Governor for a period of three years. Any member of the board shall cease to be a member of the board immediately upon termination of service in the position by which that person was eligible for membership or appointed as a member of the board.  (d) Vacancies.--A member appointed to fill a vacancy created by any reason other than expiration of a term shall be appointed for the unexpired term of the member who the appointee succeeds in the same manner as the original appointment.  (e) Expenses.--The members of the board shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed the necessary and actual expenses incurred in attending the meetings of the board and in the performance of their duties under this subchapter.  (f) Removal.--Members of the board, other than the Attorney General, may be removed by the Governor for good cause upon written notice from the Governor specifically stating the cause for removal.  (g) Chair.--The members of the board shall elect a chair from among the members to serve for a period of one year. A chair may be elected to serve successive terms.  (h) Meetings and quorum.--The board shall meet at least four times each year. Special meetings may be called by the chair of the board or upon written request of three members. A quorum shall consist of five members.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7424 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 74 - Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs|Section 7424 - Powers and duties of board

§ 7424. Powers and duties of board. The board, with the review and approval of the commission, shall have the power and its duty shall be to:  (1) Establish, implement and administer the Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Program according to the minimum requirements specified in this subchapter.  (2) Establish, implement and administer requirements for the minimum courses of study and training for sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.  (2.1) Require minimum standards for training sheriffs and deputy sheriffs on domestic violence. The training shall include standards for assessing the lethality risk of domestic violence incidents.  (3) Establish, implement and administer requirements for courses of study and in-service training for sheriffs holding office and deputy sheriffs appointed prior to August 9, 1984.  (4) Establish, implement and administer requirements for a continuing education program for all sheriffs and deputy sheriffs concerning all of the subjects the board may deem necessary and appropriate for the continued education and training of sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.  (5) Approve or revoke the approval of any school which may be utilized to comply with the educational and training requirements of this subchapter.  (6) Establish the minimum qualifications for instructors and certify instructors. (7) Consult and cooperate with universities, colleges, law schools, community colleges and institutes for the development of specialized courses for sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.  (8) Promote the most efficient and economical program for sheriff and deputy sheriff training by utilizing existing facilities, programs and qualified State and local personnel.  (9) Certify sheriffs and deputy sheriffs who have satisfactorily completed the basic education and training requirements of this subchapter and issue appropriate certificates to them.  (10) Revoke the certification of sheriffs and deputy sheriffs in accordance with section 7429 (relating to revocation of certification).  (11) Reinstate previously revoked certifications of sheriffs and deputy sheriffs where the board finds that the circumstances which led to the revocation of certification are no longer an impediment to certification.  (12) Make rules and regulations and perform other duties as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate to administer this subchapter.  (13) Make an annual report to the Governor and to the General Assembly concerning: (i) The administration of the Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Program. (ii) The activities of the board. (iii) The costs of the program.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7425 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 74 - Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs|Section 7425 - Training program

§ 7425. Training program. The Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Program shall include appropriate training for not less than 160 hours, which content and hours of instruction shall be determined by the board, subject to the review and approval of the commission.    Cross References. Section 7425 is referred to in sections 7427, 7428 of this title.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7426 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 74 - Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs|Section 7426 - Continuing education

§ 7426. Continuing education. The board, with the review and approval of the commission, shall establish a continuing education program for all sheriffs and deputy sheriffs, which shall include not less than 20 hours of continuing education every two years, concerning subjects the board may deem necessary and appropriate for the continued education and training of sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.    Cross References. Section 7426 is referred to in section 7428 of this title.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7427 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 74 - Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs|Section 7427 - Sheriff training requirement

§ 7427. Sheriff training requirement. (a) Certification required.-- (1) A sheriff elected after September 7, 2014, who does not hold certification as either a deputy sheriff or sheriff on the first Monday in January next following the election, during the sheriff's term of office:  (i) Shall obtain the education and training as provided in section 7425 (relating to training program), subject to any reduction in hours as provided in subsection (c).  (ii) Shall meet the requirements for continuing education after certification. (iii) Shall obtain reinstatement of a previously revoked certification, if applicable. (2) In the case of a county which has adopted a home rule charter which provides for the appointment of the sheriff, a sheriff appointed after September 7, 2014, shall obtain certification under this section within 18 months of appointment.  (b) Continuing education.--Every sheriff shall, while in office, meet the requirements for continuing education established by the board, with the review and approval of the commission.  (c) Prior education, training or experience.--The board, with the review and approval of the commission, shall have the authority and the discretion to reduce the hours of education and training required in section 7425 for sheriffs required to receive education and training who, because of prior education, training or experience, have acquired knowledge or skill equivalent to that provided by the program.  (d) Sheriffs in office.--Any sheriff holding office on September 7, 2014, shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements for training under section 7425 and shall receive certification from the board. From the date of the certification under this subsection, sheriffs shall be subject to continuing education as provided in subsection (b).  (e) Ineligibility.--Any sheriff failing to receive and maintain certification as provided in this section shall be ineligible to be on the ballot for the office of sheriff for any term subsequent to that under subsection (a).  (f) Vacancies.-- (1) Any person appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of sheriff shall be certified or, in the alternative, obtain and maintain certification during the term for which the person is appointed under subsection (a). Any person appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of sheriff who does not fulfill the requirements of subsection (a) shall be ineligible for subsequent election as provided under subsection (e).  (2) No person appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of sheriff where the balance of the unexpired term is less than one year shall be subject to the requirements of paragraph (1). However, a person who is elected to a term as sheriff immediately following the person's previously appointed term of less than one year is subject to the requirements under subsection (a).  (g) (Reserved).
44 PA Cons Stat § 7428 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 74 - Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs|Section 7428 - Deputy sheriff training requirement

§ 7428. Deputy sheriff training requirement. (a) General rule.--A sheriff of this Commonwealth shall assure that each full-time or part-time deputy employed by the sheriff who has less than five years of experience on August 9, 1984, receives the training provided for in sections 7425 (relating to training program) and 7426 (relating to continuing education).  (a.1) Diploma.--No person shall be employed or appointed as a deputy sheriff unless the person is a high school graduate or has received a secondary school diploma on the basis of general education development (GED).  (b) Prior education, training or experience.--The board, with the review and approval of the commission, may reduce the hours of education and training required in section 7425 for deputy sheriffs required to receive education and training who, because of prior education, training or experience, have acquired knowledge or skill equivalent to that provided by the program.  (c) Certification requirement for continued compensation.-- (1) Any person hired as a full-time or part-time deputy sheriff who has less than five years of experience on August 9, 1984, shall, as of August 9, 1986, be ineligible to receive any salary, compensation or other consideration or thing of value for the performance of duties as a deputy sheriff unless the deputy sheriff has met all of the requirements established under this chapter and has been duly certified as having met those requirements by the board, with the review and approval of the commission, unless the deputy sheriff is granted additional time to complete training by the board, with the review and approval of the commission.  (2) Any new deputy hired by the sheriff shall have one year in which to complete training. (d) Continuing education.--Any full-time or part-time deputy sheriff who fails to meet and fails to be certified as having met the requirements for continuing education established by the board, with the review and approval of the commission, shall be ineligible to receive any salary, compensation or other consideration or thing of value for the performance of duties as a deputy sheriff.  (e) Penalty.--Any official of any county who orders, authorizes or pays a salary or compensation or other consideration or thing of value to any person in violation of this section commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a maximum fine of $500 or to imprisonment for a term not to exceed 30 days.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7429 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 74 - Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs|Section 7429 - Revocation of certification

§ 7429. Revocation of certification. (a) Revocation of deputy sheriff certification.--The board shall revoke the certification of any deputy sheriff for one or more of the following:  (1) Conviction for a felony or misdemeanor of the first or second degree. (2) Where the board determines the person was dismissed for cause from employment as a deputy sheriff.  (3) Where the board determines the person is physically or psychologically unfit to perform the duties of the office.  (4) Where the board determines the person has committed misconduct which makes the person unfit to perform the duties of the office, including:  (i) Submission to the board of a document that the deputy knows contains false information, including fraudulent application.  (ii) Cheating on board examinations or skill tests. (b) Revocation of sheriff certification.--The board shall revoke the certification of a sheriff only after the sheriff is removed from office. Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted as providing grounds for removal of a sheriff from office, except as provided under Article VI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania.  (c) Notification by sheriff.--In the case of a deputy sheriff, it shall be the responsibility of the sheriff to notify the board within 15 days of the occurrence of an event described under subsection (a).  (d) Notification by county commissioners.--In the case of a sheriff, it shall be the responsibility of the county commissioners to notify the board within 15 days of a sheriff's removal from office.  (e) Regulations.--The board shall establish, with the approval of the commission, regulations providing for the following:  (1) Notice of a revocation and the right of sheriffs and deputy sheriffs to request a hearing.  (2) Standards and guidelines for application for recertification following revocation.   Cross References. Section 7429 is referred to in section 7424 of this title.