Requires law enforcement officers seeking certification to undergo state and federal criminal background checks.
This bill amends the South Carolina Code to require individuals seeking certification as law enforcement officers to undergo both state and federal criminal background checks, supported by fingerprints. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will conduct these checks. SLED is authorized to retain the fingerprints for certification purposes and to notify the academy of any criminal charges.
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