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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 20 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS › Section 6VAC20-20-21 - Compulsory minimum training standards and requirements

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A. Pursuant to the provisions of subdivision
				2 of §
									9.1-102
				of the Code of Virginia, the department under the direction of the board
				establishes the compulsory minimum training standards for full-time and
				part-time law-enforcement officers.
B. An individual hired as a law-enforcement
				officer as defined in §
									9.1-101
				of the Code of Virginia shall comply with the following law-enforcement
				certification requirements:
1. Successfully
				complete law-enforcement basic training at a certified criminal justice
				training academy, which includes receiving a minimum of 480 hours of department
				approved training in the following categories:
a. Professionalism,
b. Legal,
c. Communication,
d. Patrol,
e. Investigations,
f. Defensive tactics and use of
				force,
g. Weapons, and
h. Driver training.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 20 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS › Section 6VAC20-20-25 - Approval authority

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A. The board
				shall be the approval authority for the training categories and hours of the
				compulsory minimum training standards identified in
				6VAC20-20-21.
				Amendments to training categories and hours shall be made in accordance with
				the provisions of the Administrative Process Act (§
									2.2-4000 et
				seq. of the Code of Virginia).
B.
				The Committee on Training (COT) shall be the approval authority for the
				performance outcomes, training objectives, criteria, and lesson plan guides
				that support the performance outcomes.
1.
				Performance outcomes, training objectives, criteria, and lesson plan guides
				supporting the compulsory minimum training standards may be added, deleted, or
				amended by the COT based on written recommendation of a chief of police,
				sheriff, agency administrator, academy director, Curriculum Review Committee
				(CRC), interested party, or member of the community.
2. Suggestions received related to
				performance outcomes, training objectives, criteria, and lesson plan guides
				shall be reviewed by the CRC. The CRC shall present recommendations for
				revisions to the COT.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 20 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS › Section 6VAC20-20-30 - Applicability

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A. A person
				employed as a full-time or part-time law-enforcement officer, as defined by §
									9.1-101
				of the Code of Virginia, after July 1, 1971, shall satisfactorily complete the
				compulsory minimum training standards and the requirements for law-enforcement
				officers as identified in
				6VAC20-20-21
				and
				6VAC20-20-40.
B. The director may grant an exemption or
				partial exemption from the compulsory minimum training standards and the
				requirements set forth in
				6VAC20-20-21
				to a law-enforcement officer of a political subdivision of the Commonwealth who
				has had previous experience and training as provided in §
									9.1-116
				of the Code of Virginia.
C. A
				person not employed as a full-time or part-time law-enforcement officer on July
				1, 1971, who remains out of law enforcement for more than 24 months, upon
				reappointment as a full-time or part-time law-enforcement officer, shall be
				required to comply with the compulsory minimum training standards and the
				requirements identified in
				6VAC20-20-21
				unless provided otherwise in accordance with subsection B of this
				section.
Statutory Authority: §
											9.1-102
					 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 20 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS › Section 6VAC20-20-40 - Time requirement for completion of training

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A. Law-enforcement officers required to
				comply with the requirements of
				6VAC20-20-21
				shall satisfactorily complete the requirements within 12 months of the date of
				hire or appointment as a law-enforcement officer.
B. The director, or the director's designee,
				may grant an extension of the time limit for completion of the compulsory
				minimum training standards and other requirements for the following reasons:
1. Medical condition;
2. Injury;
3. Military service; or
4. Administrative leave involving the
				determination of worker's compensation or disability retirement issues or
				suspension pending investigation or adjudication of a
				crime.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 20 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS › Section 6VAC20-20-50

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Statutory Authority
§ 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 20 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS › Section 6VAC20-20-61

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Statutory Authority
§ 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 20 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS › Section 6VAC20-20-70 - Attendance, testing, and grading

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A.
				Attendance.
1. Officers attending approved
				training are required to attend all classes and shall not be placed on duty or
				on call except in cases of an emergency. If there is an emergency (e.g.,
				natural disaster, catastrophic event, etc.) the agency administrator or
				designee shall determine if it is appropriate to place officers on duty or on
				call and shall advise the academy director within 24 hours.
2. Officers shall be responsible for any
				material missed during an excused absence.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 20 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS › Section 6VAC20-20-80 - Failure to comply with rules and regulations

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A. Any individual attending a certified
				criminal justice training academy shall comply with the rules and regulations
				promulgated by the department. The academy director shall be responsible for
				enforcement of all rules and regulations established to govern the conduct of
				attendees.
B. Individuals violating
				the rules and regulations governing the certified criminal justice training
				academy determined to be detrimental to the welfare of the certified criminal
				justice training academy or the safety of officers, visitors, or personnel may
				be expelled from the academy.
C.
				Notification of an expulsion will immediately be reported, in writing, to the
				agency administrator of the individual and the department.
Statutory Authority: §
											9.1-102
					 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 20 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS › Section 6VAC20-20-90 - Administrative requirements

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A. The
				law-enforcement agency shall complete the department authorized field training
				completion form (Form B-13) documenting the completion of field training for
				officers.
B. Field training shall be
				completed in accordance with the requirements in
				6VAC20-20-40.
				The agency administrator shall sign and submit the field training completion
				form to the department for each officer.
C. Records and documentation shall be open to
				audit, inspection, and review by the department upon request.
D. Training records shall be maintained in
				accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the Virginia Public Records
				Act (§
									42.1-76
				et seq. of the Code of Virginia).
Statutory Authority: §
											9.1-102
					 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 20 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS › Section 6VAC20-20-100 to 6VAC20-20-110 - Repealed

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 20 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS › Section 6VAC20-20-120 - Certification status and in-service training

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A. All full-time and part-time
				law-enforcement officers of a police department or sheriff's office that is
				part of or administered by the Commonwealth or any political division,
				law-enforcement officers as defined in §
									9.1-101
				of the Code of Virginia, and all jail officers as defined in §
									53.1-1 of the Code of
				Virginia must be certified through the successful completion of training at a
				certified criminal justice training academy in order to remain eligible for
				appointment or employment.
B.
				Officers shall comply with in-service training and firearms training
				requirements identified in 6VAC20-30.
Statutory Authority: §
											9.1-102
					 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 20 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS › Section 6VAC20-20-130 - Certified training academies

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Every criminal justice agency under the purview of the
				  department shall be a member of a certified criminal justice training
				  academy.
NOTICE
: The following forms used in
				  administering the regulation were filed by the agency. The forms are not being
				  published; however, online users of this issue of the Virginia Register of
				  Regulations may click on the name of a form with a hyperlink to access it. The
				  forms are also available from the agency contact or may be viewed at the Office
				  of the Registrar of Regulations, 900 East Main Street, 11th Floor, Richmond,
				  Virginia 23219.
Statutory Authority: §
											9.1-102
					 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 20 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS › Form - FORMS (6VAC20-20)

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Field
				  Training: Law Enforcement, B-13, (rev. 5/2018)
Statutory Authority: §
											9.1-102
					 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 20 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS › Section - DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (6VAC20-20)

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Virginia
				  Department of Criminal Justice Services Field Training and On the Job Training
				  Performance Outcomes, published September 2012, Virginia Department of Criminal
				  Justice Services (Revised January 2018)
Statutory Authority: §
											9.1-102
					 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 30 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY IN-SERVICE TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, JAILORS OR CUSTODIAL OFFICERS, COURTROOM SECURITY OFFICERS, PROCESS SERVICE OFFICERS AND OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, DIVISION OF OPERATIONS › Section 6VAC20-30-10 - Definitions

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The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall
				  have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates
				  otherwise.
"Academy director" means the chief administrative officer of
				  a certified training academy.
"Agency administrator" means any chief of police, sheriff or
				  agency head of a state or local law-enforcement agency, or corrections
				  agency.
"Board" means the Criminal Justice Services Board.
"Certified training academy" means a training school which
				  provides instruction of at least the minimum training standards as mandated by
				  the board and has been approved by the department for the specific purpose of
				  training criminal justice personnel.
"Criminal justice officer" means a law-enforcement officer,
				  jailor or custodial officer, courtroom security officer, process service
				  officer and officers of the Department of Corrections, Division of Operations.
				  Officers of the Department of Corrections, Division of Operations, means a
				  correctional officer, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, major, assistant
				  superintendent, superintendent, assistant warden and warden.
"Cultural diversity training" means training that is designed
				  to ensure sensitivity to and awareness of cultural diversity and the potential
				  for biased policing.
"Department" means the Department of Criminal Justice
				  Services.
"Director" means the chief administrative officer of the
				  department.
"Multimedia" means distance learning methods to include
				  video, film, disc, computer-based training, Internet-based training or
				  satellite-based training.
Statutory Authority
§ 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 30 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY IN-SERVICE TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, JAILORS OR CUSTODIAL OFFICERS, COURTROOM SECURITY OFFICERS, PROCESS SERVICE OFFICERS AND OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, DIVISION OF OPERATIONS › Section 6VAC20-30-20 - Applicability

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A. Every person
				employed as a law-enforcement officer, as defined by § 9.1-101 of the Code of
				Virginia, shall meet compulsory in-service training standards as set forth in
				6VAC20-30-30 A.
B. Every person employed as a jailor or
				custodial officer under the provisions of Title 53.1 of the Code of Virginia
				shall meet compulsory in-service training standards as set forth in
				6VAC20-30-30 B.
C. Every person employed as a courtroom
				security or process service officer under the provisions of Title 53.1 of the
				Code of Virginia shall meet compulsory in-service training standards as set
				forth in 6VAC20-30-30 C.
D. Every person employed as an officer of the
				Department of Corrections, Division of Operations as defined herein shall meet
				compulsory in-service training standards as set forth in
				6VAC20-30-30 A.
Statutory Authority: § 9.1-102 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 30 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY IN-SERVICE TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, JAILORS OR CUSTODIAL OFFICERS, COURTROOM SECURITY OFFICERS, PROCESS SERVICE OFFICERS AND OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, DIVISION OF OPERATIONS › Section 6VAC20-30-30 - Compulsory in-service training standards

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Pursuant to the provisions of subdivisions 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8,
				  and 9 of § 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia, the board establishes the following
				  as the compulsory in-service training standards for law-enforcement officers,
				  jailors or custodial officers, courtroom security officers, process service
				  officers and officers of the Department of Corrections, Division of
				  Operations.
A. Law-enforcement
				officers and corrections officers... TOTAL 40 Hours
1. Cultural diversity training... 2
				Hours
2. Legal training... 4 Hours
Subjects to be provided are at the discretion of the academy
				  director of a certified training academy and shall be designated as legal
				  training.
3. Career
				development/elective training... 34 Hours
a.
				Subjects to be provided are at the discretion of the academy director of a
				certified training academy.
b. No
				more than four hours may be applied to firearms qualification as provided in
				6VAC20-30-80.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 30 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY IN-SERVICE TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, JAILORS OR CUSTODIAL OFFICERS, COURTROOM SECURITY OFFICERS, PROCESS SERVICE OFFICERS AND OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, DIVISION OF OPERATIONS › Section 6VAC20-30-40 - Time requirement for completion of training

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A. Every law-enforcement officer, jailor or
				custodial officer, court security officer, process service officer, and
				officers of the Department of Corrections must complete compulsory in-service
				training by December 31 of the second calendar year following satisfactory
				completion of the entry-level compulsory minimum training standards, and must
				complete compulsory in-service training by December 31 of every other calendar
				year thereafter. In-service training hours may be carried over from the first
				calendar year to the second calendar year of the two-year period. However,
				should the required training be completed within the first calendar year of the
				two-year period, such training shall be reported to the department and a new
				due date for completion of in-service training shall be established for
				December 31 of the second calendar year following the completion date of such
				training.
B. Mandated in-service
				training shall be conducted in no less than two-hour sessions and must be under
				the authority of a certified training academy and meet all requirements for
				conducting mandated training.
C.
				The director may grant an extension of the time limit for completion of
				in-service training under the following conditions:
1. The chief of police, sheriff or agency
				administrator shall present written notification that the officer was unable to
				complete the required training within the specified time limit due to:
a. Illness;
b. Injury;
c. Military service;
d. Special duty assignment required and
				performed in the public interest;
e. Administrative leave involving the
				determination of worker's compensation or disability retirement issues,
				full-time educational leave or suspension pending investigation or adjudication
				of a crime; or
f. Any other reason
				documented by the agency administrator. Such reason must be specified and an
				anticipated completion date provided. The department will determine and approve
				a reasonable timeframe based upon the justification provided with the extension
				request.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 30 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY IN-SERVICE TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, JAILORS OR CUSTODIAL OFFICERS, COURTROOM SECURITY OFFICERS, PROCESS SERVICE OFFICERS AND OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, DIVISION OF OPERATIONS › Section 6VAC20-30-50 - How compulsory in-service training standards may be attained

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A. In-service
				training school/sessions.
1. In-service
				training shall be obtained by attending and completing an approved in-service
				training school or a series of approved in-service training sessions which
				combined comply with the compulsory in-service training standards. Such
				training must be attended at a certified training academy unless provided
				otherwise in accordance with
				6VAC20-30-50 B and C.
2. Criminal justice officers attending
				approved in-service training shall not be placed on duty or on call except in
				cases of emergency.
3. Individuals
				who maintain training certification in secondary functions may comply with the
				compulsory in-service training standards by attending 40 hours of approved
				in-service training, provided that all legal training requirements are included
				for the designated secondary function(s) and that the career
				development/elective training is job related.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 30 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY IN-SERVICE TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, JAILORS OR CUSTODIAL OFFICERS, COURTROOM SECURITY OFFICERS, PROCESS SERVICE OFFICERS AND OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, DIVISION OF OPERATIONS › Section 6VAC20-30-60 - Requirements for in-service training

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A. In-service training shall be provided
				under the authority of a certified academy. At the option of the certified
				academy, such training may be conducted by the main academy or at an approved
				satellite academy. The certified academy may conduct training at an offsite
				facility if the facility is approved and an academy staff member acts as the
				coordinator for the program. The academy director shall provide the department
				field coordinator the date, time, and location of such training at least seven
				days in advance of the program. Failure to provide such notification negates
				the training approval. All necessary records must be maintained and
				documentation kept on file in accordance with the certified academy policy.
				Roll call training shall not be approved for in-service training.
B. In-service training that is approved shall
				be subject to inspection and review by the department. The department may deny
				in-service credit for any training that is not in compliance with training
				standards.
C. A certified
				instructor may receive in-service credit for training conducted on an
				hour-for-hour basis. No more than 16 hours may be credited for in-service
				training per two-year in-service period. In addition, each topic may be
				credited toward in-service training only once per two-year in-service period.
				This provision only applies to the instructor that prepares and conducts the
				training. In-service credit is expressly prohibited for role players and
				evaluators.
Statutory Authority
§ 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 30 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY IN-SERVICE TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, JAILORS OR CUSTODIAL OFFICERS, COURTROOM SECURITY OFFICERS, PROCESS SERVICE OFFICERS AND OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, DIVISION OF OPERATIONS › Section 6VAC20-30-70 - Testing and grading

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A.
				In-service testing is optional, but strongly encouraged and
				recommended.
B. All sheriffs,
				chiefs of police, and agency administrators shall be exempted from in-service
				testing.
C. Tests for mandatory
				training should be developed in accordance with the approved lesson plan and
				objectives for each subject. Testing may be in the form of written or
				performance tests.
D. A minimum
				score of 70% should be attained on all written tests. Performance testing
				requires satisfactory completion of performance objectives.
E. Each certified training academy shall
				maintain accurate records of attendance, tests, and testing procedures, where
				applicable, utilized in in-service training schools. Training records shall be
				maintained in accordance with §§ 42.1-76 through 42.1-91 of the Code of
				Virginia.
F. Each certified
				training academy should establish and maintain a testing and retesting policy.
				Testing, retesting and remedial training, where applicable, may be provided as
				necessary within the time limit in which the officer is required to comply with
				in-service training requirements.
G. Any criminal justice officer who fails to
				attain a minimum passing score on any tested subjects and upon exhausting the
				provisions of academy's testing and retesting policy should be provided
				remedial training. Remedial training may be provided at the certified training
				academy where the initial training was received by the officer or at the
				officer's employing agency. Upon completion of remedial training, the officer
				should be retested on the course material originally failed.
Statutory Authority
§ 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 30 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY IN-SERVICE TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, JAILORS OR CUSTODIAL OFFICERS, COURTROOM SECURITY OFFICERS, PROCESS SERVICE OFFICERS AND OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, DIVISION OF OPERATIONS › Section 6VAC20-30-80 - Firearms training

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A. Every
				criminal justice officer required to carry a firearm in the performance of duty
				shall qualify annually using the applicable firearms course approved by the
				Committee on Training of the board. The list of approved courses is identified
				under the performance outcomes for weapons and firearms training in the
				Virginia Criminal Justice Services Training Manual and Compulsory Minimum
				Training Standards available on the Department of Criminal Justice Services'
				website at
http://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/law-enforcement
. Annual range qualification shall include a review of issues/policy relating
				to weapons safety, nomenclature, maintenance and use of force. With prior
				approval of the director, a reasonable modification of the firearms course may
				be approved to accommodate qualification on indoor ranges. No minimum number of
				hours is required.
1. Law-enforcement
				officers, jailors or custodial officers, courtroom security officers, and
				process service officers shall qualify annually with a minimum passing score of
				70% on one of the applicable firearms courses required by subsection A of this
				section.
2. Officers of the
				Department of Corrections, Division of Operations shall qualify annually with a
				minimum passing score of 70% on one of the applicable firearms courses required
				by subsection A of this section.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 30 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY IN-SERVICE TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, JAILORS OR CUSTODIAL OFFICERS, COURTROOM SECURITY OFFICERS, PROCESS SERVICE OFFICERS AND OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, DIVISION OF OPERATIONS › Section 6VAC20-30-90 - Failure to comply with rules and regulations

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Officers attending approved in-service training shall comply
				  with the rules and regulations promulgated by the board and any other rules and
				  regulations within the authority of the academy director. The academy director
				  shall be responsible for enforcement of all rules and regulations established
				  to govern the conduct of attendees. If the academy director considers a
				  violation of the rules and regulations detrimental to the welfare of the
				  conduct of the academy, the academy director may expel the officer.
				  Notification of such action shall immediately be reported in writing to the
				  agency administrator and the director.
Statutory Authority
§ 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 30 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY IN-SERVICE TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, JAILORS OR CUSTODIAL OFFICERS, COURTROOM SECURITY OFFICERS, PROCESS SERVICE OFFICERS AND OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, DIVISION OF OPERATIONS › Section 6VAC20-30-100 - Administrative requirements

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Reports will be required from the agency administrator and
				  academy director on forms approved by the department and at such times as
				  designated by the director.
Statutory Authority
§ 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 30 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY IN-SERVICE TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, JAILORS OR CUSTODIAL OFFICERS, COURTROOM SECURITY OFFICERS, PROCESS SERVICE OFFICERS AND OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, DIVISION OF OPERATIONS › Section 6VAC20-30-110

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Statutory Authority: § 9.1-102 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 30 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY IN-SERVICE TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, JAILORS OR CUSTODIAL OFFICERS, COURTROOM SECURITY OFFICERS, PROCESS SERVICE OFFICERS AND OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, DIVISION OF OPERATIONS › Section 6VAC20-30-120

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Statutory Authority: § 9.1-102 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 30 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY IN-SERVICE TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, JAILORS OR CUSTODIAL OFFICERS, COURTROOM SECURITY OFFICERS, PROCESS SERVICE OFFICERS AND OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, DIVISION OF OPERATIONS › Section 6VAC20-30-130

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Statutory Authority: § 9.1-102 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 30 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY IN-SERVICE TRAINING STANDARDS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, JAILORS OR CUSTODIAL OFFICERS, COURTROOM SECURITY OFFICERS, PROCESS SERVICE OFFICERS AND OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, DIVISION OF OPERATIONS › Form - FORMS (6VAC20-30)

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Individual Partial In-Service Credit, DCJS Form PIC-1 (rev.
				  11/05).
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 40 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATIVE OFFICERS (REPEALED) › Section 6VAC20-40-10

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Statutory Authority: § 9.1-102 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 40 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATIVE OFFICERS (REPEALED) › Section 6VAC20-40-20

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Statutory Authority: § 9.1-102 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 40 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATIVE OFFICERS (REPEALED) › Section 6VAC20-40-30

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Statutory Authority: § 9.1-102 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 40 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATIVE OFFICERS (REPEALED) › Section 6VAC20-40-40

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Statutory Authority: § 9.1-102 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 40 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATIVE OFFICERS (REPEALED) › Section 6VAC20-40-50

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Statutory Authority: § 9.1-102 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 40 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATIVE OFFICERS (REPEALED) › Section 6VAC20-40-60

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Statutory Authority: § 9.1-102 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 50 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR JAILORS OR CUSTODIAL OFFICERS, COURTHOUSE AND COURTROOM SECURITY OFFICERS AND PROCESS SERVICE OFFICERS › Section 6VAC20-50-20 - Compulsory minimum training standards

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A. Pursuant to the provisions of subdivisions
				7, 8, and 9 of §
									9.1-102
				of the Code of Virginia, the department under the direction of the board
				establishes the compulsory minimum training standards for full-time and
				part-time deputy sheriffs and jail officers as defined in §
									53.1-1 of the Code of
				Virginia; persons designated to provide courthouse and courtroom security
				pursuant to §
									53.1-120
				of the Code of Virginia; and persons designated to serve process pursuant to §
									8.01-293
				of the Code of Virginia.
B.
				Individuals hired as deputy sheriffs or jail officers as defined in §
									53.1-1 of the Code of
				Virginia shall meet or exceed compulsory minimum training standards at a
				certified criminal justice training academy and complete field training
				requirements. Certification requires deputy sheriffs and jail officers comply
				with the following:
1. Successfully complete
				jail officer department approved training at a certified criminal justice
				training academy in the following categories:
a. Professionalism;
b. Legal ;
c. Communication;
d. Jail operations;
e. Investigations;
f. Defensive tactics and use of
				force;
g. Weapons; and
h. Driver training and
				transportation.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 50 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR JAILORS OR CUSTODIAL OFFICERS, COURTHOUSE AND COURTROOM SECURITY OFFICERS AND PROCESS SERVICE OFFICERS › Section 6VAC20-50-21 - Approval authority

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A. The board
				shall be the approval authority for the training categories of the compulsory
				minimum training standards identified in
				6VAC20-50-20.
				Amendments to the training categories shall be made in accordance with the
				provisions of the Administrative Process Act (§
									2.2-4000 et
				seq. of the Code of Virginia).
B.
				The Committee on Training shall be the approval authority for the performance
				outcomes, training objectives, criteria, and lesson plan guides that support
				the performance outcomes.
1. Performance
				outcomes, training objectives, criteria, and lesson plan guides supporting the
				compulsory minimum training standards may be added, deleted, or amended by the
				COT based on written recommendation of a chief of police, sheriff, agency
				administrator, academy director, Curriculum Review Committee (CRC), interested
				party, or member of the community.
2. Suggestions received related to
				performance outcomes, training objectives, criteria, and lesson plan guides
				shall be reviewed at the regularly scheduled meeting of the CRC. The CRC shall
				present recommendations for revisions to the COT.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 50 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR JAILORS OR CUSTODIAL OFFICERS, COURTHOUSE AND COURTROOM SECURITY OFFICERS AND PROCESS SERVICE OFFICERS › Section 6VAC20-50-30 - Applicability

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A. A person
				employed as a sheriff deputy or jail officer as defined in §
									53.1-1 of the Code of
				Virginia and in accordance with subdivision 9 of §
									9.1-102
				of the Code of Virginia shall meet compulsory minimum training standards and
				requirements established in subsection B of
				6VAC20-50-20
				and
				6VAC20-50-40
				unless provided otherwise in accordance with subsection D of this
				section.
B. Every person employed
				as a courthouse and courtroom security officer in accordance with subdivision 7
				of §
									9.1-102
				of the Code of Virginia shall meet compulsory minimum training standards
				established in subsection C of
				6VAC20-50-20
				and
				6VAC20-50-40
				unless provided otherwise in accordance with subsection D of this
				section.
C. Every person employed
				as a deputy sheriff designated to serve process in accordance with §
									15.2-1612.1
				of the Code of Virginia shall meet compulsory minimum training standards
				established in subsection D of
				6VAC20-50-20
				and
				6VAC20-50-40
				unless provided otherwise in accordance with subsection D of this
				section.
D. The director may grant
				an exemption or partial exemption of the compulsory minimum training standards
				established in this chapter, in accordance with §
									9.1-116
				of the Code of Virginia.
E. Deputy
				sheriffs, jail officers, courthouse and courtroom security officers, and deputy
				sheriffs designated to serve process who originally complied with all
				applicable training requirements and later separated from deputy sheriff, jail
				officer, courthouse and courtroom security officer, and deputy sheriff
				designated to serve process status in excess of 24 months, upon reentry as a
				deputy sheriff, jail officer, courthouse and courtroom security officer, or
				deputy sheriff designated to serve process will be required to complete all
				compulsory minimum training standards in accordance with
				6VAC20-50-20
				unless provided otherwise in accordance with subsection D of this
				section.
Statutory Authority: §
											9.1-102
					 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 50 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR JAILORS OR CUSTODIAL OFFICERS, COURTHOUSE AND COURTROOM SECURITY OFFICERS AND PROCESS SERVICE OFFICERS › Section 6VAC20-50-40 - Time requirement for completion of training

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A. Deputy sheriffs, jail officers, courthouse
				and courtroom security officers, and deputy sheriffs designated to serve
				process who are required to comply with the compulsory minimum training
				standards, field training, and other requirements shall satisfactorily complete
				such training within 12 months of the date of appointment or hire as deputy
				sheriffs, jail officers, courthouse and courtroom security officers, and deputy
				sheriffs designated to serve process unless provided otherwise in accordance
				with subsection B of this section.
B. The director or director's designee may
				grant an extension of the time limit for completion of the compulsory minimum
				training standards and requirements for the following reasons:
1. Medical condition;
2. Injury;
3. Military service; or
4. Administrative leave involving the
				determination of worker's compensation or disability retirement issues or
				suspension pending investigation or adjudication of a crime.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 50 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR JAILORS OR CUSTODIAL OFFICERS, COURTHOUSE AND COURTROOM SECURITY OFFICERS AND PROCESS SERVICE OFFICERS › Section 6VAC20-50-50

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Statutory Authority
§ 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 50 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR JAILORS OR CUSTODIAL OFFICERS, COURTHOUSE AND COURTROOM SECURITY OFFICERS AND PROCESS SERVICE OFFICERS › Section 6VAC20-50-60

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Statutory Authority
§ 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 50 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR JAILORS OR CUSTODIAL OFFICERS, COURTHOUSE AND COURTROOM SECURITY OFFICERS AND PROCESS SERVICE OFFICERS › Section 6VAC20-50-70 - Attendance, testing, and grading

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A.
				Attendance.
1. Deputy sheriffs, jail
				officers, courthouse and courtroom security officers, and deputy sheriffs
				designated to serve process attending approved training are required to attend
				all classes and shall not be placed on duty or on call except in cases of
				emergency (e.g., natural disaster, etc.). In the event of such an emergency,
				the agency administrator or designee shall determine if it is appropriate to
				place officers on duty or on call and shall advise the academy director within
				24 hours.
2. Officers shall be
				responsible for any material missed during an excused absence.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 50 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR JAILORS OR CUSTODIAL OFFICERS, COURTHOUSE AND COURTROOM SECURITY OFFICERS AND PROCESS SERVICE OFFICERS › Section 6VAC20-50-80 - Failure to comply with rules and regulations

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A. Individuals attending a certified criminal
				justice training academy shall comply with the rules and regulations
				promulgated by the department. The academy director shall be responsible for
				enforcement of all rules and regulations established to govern the conduct of
				attendees.
B. Individuals violating
				the rules and regulations governing the certified criminal justice training
				academy determined to be detrimental to the welfare of the academy or the
				safety of officers, visitors, or personnel may be expelled. Notification of an
				expulsion will immediately be reported, in writing, to the agency administrator
				of the individual and the department.
Statutory Authority: §
											9.1-102
					 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 50 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR JAILORS OR CUSTODIAL OFFICERS, COURTHOUSE AND COURTROOM SECURITY OFFICERS AND PROCESS SERVICE OFFICERS › Section 6VAC20-50-90 - Administrative requirements

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A. Field
				training shall be completed in accordance with the requirements in
				6VAC20-50-40.
				The agency shall complete the appropriate department authorized field training
				completion form (Form J-1, Form CS-1, or Form CP-1) documenting the completion
				of field training for officers.
B.
				The agency administrator shall sign and submit the field training completion
				form to the department for each officer.
C. Records and documentation shall be open to
				audit, inspection, and review by the department upon request.
D. Training records shall be maintained in
				accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the Virginia Public Records
				Act (§
									42.1-76
				et seq. of the Code of Virginia).
Statutory Authority: §
											9.1-102
					 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 50 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR JAILORS OR CUSTODIAL OFFICERS, COURTHOUSE AND COURTROOM SECURITY OFFICERS AND PROCESS SERVICE OFFICERS › Section 6VAC20-50-100 - Effective date

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This chapter shall be effective on and after July 1, 1990,
				  and until amended or repealed.
Statutory Authority
§ 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 50 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR JAILORS OR CUSTODIAL OFFICERS, COURTHOUSE AND COURTROOM SECURITY OFFICERS AND PROCESS SERVICE OFFICERS › Section 6VAC20-50-110 - Repealed

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 50 - RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR JAILORS OR CUSTODIAL OFFICERS, COURTHOUSE AND COURTROOM SECURITY OFFICERS AND PROCESS SERVICE OFFICERS › Section 6VAC20-50-120 - Certification status and in-service training

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A. Full-time and part-time law-enforcement
				officers of a police department or sheriff's office that is part of or
				administered by the Commonwealth or any political division, law-enforcement
				officers as defined in §
									9.1-101
				of the Code of Virginia, and all jail officers as defined in §
									53.1-1 of the Code of
				Virginia must be certified through the successful completion of training at a
				certified criminal justice training academy in order to remain eligible for
				appointment or employment.
B.
				Deputy sheriffs, jail officers, courthouse and courtroom security officers, and
				deputy sheriffs designated to serve process shall comply with in-service
				training and firearms training requirements identified in 6VAC20-30.
Statutory Authority: §
											9.1-102
					 of the Code of Virginia.