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This bill addresses the employment of school protection officers in public schools throughout Virginia. The bill defines a school protection officer as a retired law-enforcement officer hired part-time by a local law-enforcement agency to provide limited law-enforcement and security services in public elementary and secondary schools. It requires the Department of Criminal Justice Services to establish compulsory training standards for these officers and mandates that local school boards and law-enforcement agencies enter into a memorandum of understanding that clearly outlines the powers and duties of school protection officers. The bill also requires the collection and reporting of data related to the activities of these officers, including any use of force, detentions, arrests, or other disciplinary actions involving students. Additionally, the legislation stipulates that these memorandums of understanding must be reviewed at least every two years, published on the school division's website, and provide opportunities for public input. This approach aims to enhance school safety by providing a structured framework for deploying retired law enforcement personnel in schools while ensuring transparency and accountability.

Education, Health and Social Services

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