Action:
Comprehensive Review and Update of the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Law Enforcement Officers
General Information
| Action Summary |
The department, under the direction of the board, establishes the compulsory minimum training standards for full-time and part-time law enforcement officers in Virginia. As such, an individual hired as a law enforcement officer (as defined in ยง 9.1-101 of the Code of Virginia) shall comply with and meet or exceed, the law enforcement certification requirements enumerated in 6 VAC 20-20-21. Through this action, these minimum training standards will be amended to improve performance outcomes, training objectives, testing criteria, and lesson plan guides. Outdated language will also be updated for effectiveness and efficiency in the training of new academy recruits. This regulatory action will enhance both officer and public safety in the Commonwealth of Virginia. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
|
| Exempt from APA |
No, this action is subject to Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
|
| RIS Project |
Yes [6607] |
| Associated Mandates |
Criminal Justice Training and Standards
|
| New Periodic Review |
This action will be used to conduct a new periodic review.
|
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
|
9165
|
NOIRA
|
Stage complete. Comment period ended 04/14/2021. |
Contact Information
|
Name / Title:
|
Kristi Shalton
/
Law Enforcement Program Coordinator
|
|
Address:
|
1100 Bank St
Richmond, VA 23219
|
|
Email Address:
|
kristi.shalton@dcjs.virginia.gov
|
|
Phone:
|
(804)786-7801
FAX: (804)786-0410
TDD: ()-
|
Agencies | Governor
