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Budget Amendments - HB1500 (Conference Report)

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Driver Training (language only)

Item 384 #3c

Item 384 #3c

Public Safety
Criminal Justice Services, Department of

Language
Page 330, after line 15, insert:
"8. From such federal funds as may be available, up to $75,000 to the Department of Criminal Justice Services for the development and implementation of a training program for law enforcement officers in pursuit driving, consistent with the recommendations of the Virginia State Crime Commission.  The training will be conducted to enhance current law enforcement driver training, and every effort should be made to provide this training at no additional cost to the agencies or law enforcement officers for whom the training is provided.  However, if any additional charges are needed to effectively deliver this training, such charges shall be approved by the Secretary of Public Safety."


Explanation
(This amendment directs the Department of Criminal Justice Services to utilize such federal funds as may be available, up to $75,000, to develop and deliver a training program for law enforcement officers to enhance the driving skills necessary for high-speed driving and pursuits, consistent with the recommendations of the Virginia State Crime Commission.)