Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the immediate suspension without pay of any law-enforcement officer whose continued presence on the job is deemed to be a substantial and immediate threat to the welfare of his agency or the public, nor shall anything in this chapter prevent the suspension of a law-enforcement officer for refusing to obey a direct order issued in conformance with the agency's written and disseminated regulations. In such a case, the law-enforcement officer shall, upon request, be afforded the rights provided for under this chapter within a reasonable amount of time set by the agency.
1978, c. 19, § 2.1-116.6; 2001, c. 844.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 9.1 - Commonwealth Public Safety
Chapter 5 - Law-Enforcement Officers Procedural Guarantee Act
§ 9.1-501. Conduct of investigation
§ 9.1-503. Personal assets of officers
§ 9.1-504. Hearing; hearing panel recommendations
§ 9.1-505. Immediate suspension