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SCS/SB 806 - This act changes the training and certification requirements for elected sheriffs beginning January 1, 2001. Currently, elected county sheriffs are exempt from Chapter 590, RSMo, requiring minimum training hours, background check and other requirements of certification by the Director of the Department of Public Safety. This act makes elected sheriffs subject to such certification. Within eighteen months after taking office, sheriffs are required to be certified with at least 470 hours of basic recruit training.

Beginning January 1, 2001, any elected sheriff who has not taken 470 hours of basic recruit training within eighteen months after taking office shall not participate in primary enforcement activities as defined in Section 590.100, RSMo. Sheriffs not having the 470 hours within eighteen months of election will be removed from office. Sections establishing a training program after election of sheriffs are deleted since, under this act the training is required prior to election. The provisions of this act do not apply to the Sheriff of St. Louis City.

SHELLEY FORREST