Expands the Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations Unit of the West Virginia State Police.

This bill expands the Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations Unit of the West Virginia State Police. It increases the number of members in the unit, establishes offices in each State Police District, and allows retired members of the State Police to be part of the unit. The unit will focus on investigating and prosecuting criminal child abuse and neglect cases, and will coordinate with Child Protective Services and other law enforcement agencies. The unit director will submit an annual report to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance, which may include recommendations for reforms.

Expands the Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations Unit of the West Virginia State Police.

This bill expands the Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations Unit of the West Virginia State Police. It increases the number of members in the unit, establishes offices in each State Police District, and allows retired members of the State Police to be part of the unit. The unit will focus on investigating and prosecuting criminal child abuse and neglect cases, and will coordinate with Child Protective Services and other law enforcement agencies. The unit director will submit an annual report to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance, which may include recommendations for reforms.