Public Safety - Special Police Officers - Training and Renewal of Commission
Sponsor: Delegate Lewis, J.Committee: JudiciarySubject: Public SafetyStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 426 (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Repealing the authorization for the Secretary of State Police to require certain training; requiring a certain candidate for a commission as a special police officer to complete at least 80 hours of instruction; exempting a certain candidate for commission as a special police officer from completing certain instruction under certain circumstances; and requiring an applicant for the renewal of a commission as a special police officer to receive certain training before applying for renewal.
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Testimony (3)
MGA witness listFAV 1FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Delegate Lewis, J., Delegate Lewis, J.legislator | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Williams, Tom | Maryland State Police | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Somers, Steve | Individual | Oral |