CCS HCS SCS SB 47 -- LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL

This bill allows any person who has completed a high school
program of education under Chapter 167, RSMo; obtained a General
Educational Development (GED) certificate; or obtained advanced
education and experience as approved by the Superintendent of the
State Highway Patrol or Commissioner of the State Water Patrol to
become a member of either patrol or its radio personnel.
Currently, members must have graduated from an accredited
four-year high school or received a certificate of equivalency
from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education or
other source recognized by the department.

Currently, all sheriffs, except the sheriff of St. Louis County,
must hold a valid peace officer license except during the first
12 months of the first term of office of any sheriff who is
eligible and intends to become licensed as a peace officer.
Beginning January 1, 2010, the bill removes the 12-month grace
period.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:26 am