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.
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