(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.
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.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Chapter 23 - Law Enforcement Training Council And Criminal Justice Academy
Section 23-23-10. Purpose; definitions.
Section 23-23-20. South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
Section 23-23-30. South Carolina Law Enforcement Training Council; members; terms.
Section 23-23-40. Certification requirement.
Section 23-23-80. South Carolina Law Enforcement Training Council; powers and duties.
Section 23-23-100. Compliance orders; penalties.
Section 23-23-115. Training of officers with Savannah River Site Law Enforcement Department.
Section 23-23-120. Reimbursement for training costs.
Section 23-23-130. Retention of academy-generated revenue.
Section 23-23-140. Patrol canine teams, certification.
Section 23-23-150. Adjudication of allegations of misconduct.