Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 10 and Title 38, Chapter 8.
Tennessee HB1128 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to require the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission to issue a certificate of compliance to elected county constables who meet police officer qualifications and complete an approved training program. The bill affects county constables by establishing a requirement for 128 hours of training within their first year of service, while also allowing for training waivers under certain conditions. Additionally, it clarifies that constables are not required to be certified by POST to perform their duties, and it removes previous penalties for failing to complete in-service education requirements.
Tennessee HB1128 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to require the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission to issue a certificate of compliance to elected county constables who meet police officer qualifications and complete an approved training program. The bill affects county constables by establishing a requirement for 128 hours of training within their first year of service, while also allowing for training waivers under certain conditions. Additionally, it clarifies that constables are not required to be certified by POST to perform their duties, and it removes previous penalties for failing to complete in-service education requirements.
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