South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 37 - SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY
Article 1 - LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING
Section 37-030 - Reserve Police

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 37-030

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024

A. 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.R.37-007.

2. Each agency shall certify to the Academy, using a form as 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.R.37-005 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.R.37-006. 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.R.37-005, 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.

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