South Carolina Statutes
§ 23-23-140 — Patrol canine teams, certification.
South Carolina·Title 23 LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY·Ch. 23 LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY
(A)For purposes of this section, "patrol canine teams" refers to a certified officer and a specific patrol canine controlled by the handler working together in the performance of law enforcement or correctional duties. "Patrol canine teams" does not refer to canines used exclusively for tracking or specific detection.
(B)The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy shall verify that patrol canine teams have been certified by a nationally recognized police dog association or similar organization.
(C)No law enforcement agency may utilize patrol canine teams after July 1, 2014, unless the patrol canine teams have met all certification requirements.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2013 Act No. 62, SECTION 2, eff June 12, 2013; 2014 Act No. 225 (H.3958), SECTION 1, eff June 2, 2014. Effect of Amendment 2014 Act No. 225, SECTION 1, reenacted the section with no apparent change.
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§ 23-23-10
Purpose; definitions.§ 23-23-100
Compliance orders; penalties.§ 23-23-120
Reimbursement for training costs.§ 23-23-130
Retention of academy-generated revenue.§ 23-23-140
Patrol canine teams, certification.§ 23-23-150
Adjudication of allegations of misconduct.§ 23-23-160
Compliance Division; responsibilities.§ 23-23-20
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.§ 23-23-40
Certification requirement.§ 23-23-45
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