Allows Vermont probation and parole officers to carry firearms on duty after completing required training.
Vermont S0254 amends state law to permit probation and parole officers to carry firearms while on duty. Officers must complete a training course conducted by the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council, covering firearms use, force, reporting, and personal liability. Successful completion of this training allows officers to carry and use firearms defensively. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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