Police canines; training and certification requirements for those used by law-enforcement agencies. (HB3210)

Introduced By

Sen. Bill Carrico (R-Grayson) with support from co-patron Del. Ward Armstrong (D-Martinsville)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Police canines. Requires the Department of Criminal Justice Services to establish minimum training and certification requirements for canines used by law-enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth. Beginning January 1, 2008, all such canines used in the Commonwealth would be required to be certified pursuant to the Department's standards. Amends § 9.1-102 (“Powers and duties of the Board and the Department.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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