Amends South Carolina law to require law enforcement candidates to hold a valid driver's license and meet specific character and fitness standards.

This bill amends South Carolina law to modify the qualifications for law enforcement certification. It requires all candidates to hold a valid current driver's license from any U.S. jurisdiction. Additionally, candidates must provide evidence of good character, including a clean criminal record, a favorable local credit check, and no felony convictions. They must also attest to ethical policing practices and complete a law enforcement training course. The bill specifies that candidates must be at least 21 years old, though those for detention officer positions can be 18.

Amends South Carolina law to require law enforcement candidates to hold a valid driver's license and meet specific character and fitness standards.

This bill amends South Carolina law to modify the qualifications for law enforcement certification. It requires all candidates to hold a valid current driver's license from any U.S. jurisdiction. Additionally, candidates must provide evidence of good character, including a clean criminal record, a favorable local credit check, and no felony convictions. They must also attest to ethical policing practices and complete a law enforcement training course. The bill specifies that candidates must be at least 21 years old, though those for detention officer positions can be 18.