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Bill to ease hiring of out‑of‑state police officers draws questions about discipline records
Summary
Senate Bill 1479, requested by Roanoke police, would streamline certification for out‑of‑state law enforcement hires; the committee approved a substitute that drew support from Roanoke officials and concern from some senators about disciplinary history checks and minimum training standards.
Senator Stuilhan introduced Senate Bill 1479 at the request of the Roanoke City Police Department to make it easier for Virginia agencies to hire certified officers from other states. The bill would clarify the requirements that must be met for cross‑state certification and seek to reduce uncertainty about what additional training a newly hired officer must complete after employment.
Mike Crowley, deputy chief of Roanoke Police, told the…
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