S.C. Code Regs. § § 38-010
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024
Section 38-010 - Reserve PoliceA. Definition. In addition to the definition required by law, a "reserve" officer is not paid by the agency for which the officer performs law enforcement duties.
B. Documentation and Reporting.1. Each agency having a reserve law enforcement officer program shall keep on file, available for inspection, all documentation required for regularly salaried law enforcement officers and as set out in R.38-002.2. Each agency shall certify to the Academy, using a form prescribed by the Council, that such documentation is on file in the agency.C. In-Service Requirement. Each agency having a reserve law enforcement officer program shall keep on file, and make available for inspection, documentation that each reserve officer has completed the in-service requirement as required by law.
D. Transfers. 1. A reserve officer who desires to transfer to regular law enforcement status shall complete all the requirements as set forth by law and under R.38-008 as appropriate for the class of certification which the reserve officer will occupy.2. A certified law enforcement officer who transfers to reserve status for a period of time not to exceed three years, shall be deemed to have no break in service as defined in R.38-008. Should the period of time exceed three years, the officer shall be deemed to have a break in service and shall complete all the requirements as set forth by law and under R.38-007, as appropriate for the class of certification which the reserve officer will occupy.E. Operational Procedures. Any law enforcement agency wishing to establish a Reserve Officer program must meet minimum department sponsored certification criteria as required by the Academy Standards Section.
Added by State Register Volume 21, Issue No. 6, Part 2, eff June 27, 1997. Amended by State Register Volume 27, Issue No. 5, eff May 23, 2003; State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 3, eff March 28, 2014.