Establishes protections and procedures for the removal of police chiefs in Virginia.
The bill creates independent protections and procedures for the removal of police chiefs in Virginia. It mandates that a police chief cannot be removed without just cause, which includes various specified grounds such as conviction of a felony or gross negligence. The bill outlines the process for removal, including written notice, a hearing before a panel, and the right to appeal. It also prohibits retaliation against a police chief for asserting rights under this act.
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