W. Va. Code R. § 149-2-19

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 40, October 4, 2024

Section 149-2-19 - Certification Retention

19.1. Law enforcement officers certified under the provision of W.Va. Code § 30-29-5 who have completed at least 60 months of full time employment as a certified law enforcement officer and who leave active law enforcement employment in good standing, as set forth in subsections 17.1. to 17.3. of this Rule, may continue their law enforcement certification in the active status by:

19.1.a. Completing an application for certification reactivation and approval for certification continuation prior to or no later than twelve months (365 days) after separation from active law enforcement employment;

19.1.b. Obtaining mandated in-service training as required for active officers under the rank of sergeant. Training periods are from July 1 of one year to June 30 of the next; and,

19.1.c. Qualifying with their weapon as required for active officers.

19.2. The individual shall provide the training and firearms qualification records to the Subcommittee during the appropriate training periods. In-service training and firearms qualifications must be maintained on an annual basis in order to retain law enforcement certification.

W. Va. Code R. § 149-2-19