Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-111
Section 2104 - Powers and duties of the boardThe board, with the review and approval of the commission, shall:
(1) Establish, implement and administer the Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Program according to the minimum requirements set forth in this act.(2) Establish, implement and administer requirements for the minimum courses of study and training for sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.(3) Establish, implement and administer requirements for courses of study and in-service training for sheriffs holding office and deputy sheriffs appointed prior to the effective date of this act.(4) Establish, implement and administer requirements for a continuing education program for all sheriffs and deputy sheriffs concerning subjects the board may deem necessary and appropriate for the continued education and training of sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.(5) Approve or revoke the approval of any school which may be utilized to comply with the educational and training requirements of this act.(6) Establish the minimum qualifications for instructors and certify instructors.(7) Consult and cooperate with universities, colleges, law schools, community colleges and institutes for the development of specialized courses for sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.(8) Promote the most efficient and economical program for sheriffs and deputy sheriff training by utilizing existing facilities, programs and qualified State and local personnel.(9) Certify sheriffs and deputy sheriffs who have satisfactorily completed the basic education and training requirements of this act and issue appropriate certificates to them.(9.1) Revoke the certification of sheriffs and deputy sheriffs in accordance with section 7.1.(9.2) Reinstate previously revoked certifications of sheriffs and deputy sheriffs where the board finds that the circumstances which led to the revocation of certification are no longer an impediment to certification.(10) Make rules and regulations and perform other duties as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate to administer this act.(11) Make an annual report to the Governor and to the General Assembly concerning: (i) The administration of the Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Program.(ii) The activities of the board.(iii) The costs of the program.Amended by P.L. 1006 2014 No. 114, § 4, eff. 9/7/2014.1984, Feb. 9, P.L. 3, No. 2, § 4, effective in 6 months.