HD10 - Part-Time, Volunteer and Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officers
Executive Summary: A. AUXILIARY/VOLUNTEER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS Currently, there are 2 conflicting provisions in the Code of Virginia regulating auxiliary police. Under § 15.1-159.2 (A) of the Code of Virginia, auxiliaries have all the powers of constables at common law and are not required to undergo formal training; however, under § 15.1-159 2 (B), auxiliaries have the powers of full-time law enforcement officers if they have satisfied the state mandated training requirements. The problem arises when one realizes there is no discernible distinction between a constable at common law for whom training is not required and a full-time officer for whom training is required. The subcommittee recommends that the Virginia Code be amended to authorize each jurisdiction to establish the training standards for its auxiliary program, except that all auxiliaries must meet the basic and in-service firearms training requirements established by the Criminal Justice Services Board. B. PART-TIME LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS There is currently no provision in the Virginia Code establishing minimum training standards for part-time law enforcement officers. Therefore, the subcommittee recommends that the Code of Virginia be amended to require all part-time police officers and deputy sheriffs to complete training requirements consistent with those of full-time law enforcement officers established by the Criminal Justice Services Board. |
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