- Introduced -

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. There is a phase-in provision allowing for a person to take office if they have completed at least 120 of the required hours.

Sheriffs holding office on January 1, 2001, who have at least 120 hours training, may continue to hold office but not participate in primary enforcement activities. Sheriffs not having the 120 hours shall 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.

CHARLES HATCHER