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
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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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 »

