SB144 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rusty Glover

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Homeland Security Department, authorized to hire police officers and special agents for enforcement of laws, subject to same benefits, compensation, and standards and training as officers and agents of Public Safety Department

Summary

SB144 would authorize the Alabama Department of Homeland Security to hire state police officers and special agents who can enforce state laws with the same benefits, training, and authority as the Department of Public Safety.

What This Bill Does

The bill allows the Alabama Department of Homeland Security to hire APOST-certified state police officers and special agents to enforce state laws. It requires these officers to have the same powers, benefits, and compensation as DPS officers and to meet the same training standards (POST). The Director of Homeland Security would be able to set necessary rules to implement the act, and any conflicting provisions would be repealed. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and approval.

Who It Affects

• Alabama Department of Homeland Security and its future state police officers and special agents, who would gain enforcement authority and the corresponding benefits, training, and standards.
• Alabama residents, who could see increased law enforcement presence and enforcement of state laws by the Homeland Security Department.

Key Provisions

• Section 1(a): ADHS may hire, appoint, and maintain APOST-certified state police officers and special agents to assist with enforcing laws and fulfilling the department's mission.
• Section 1(b): ADHS, its officers, and its agents shall have the same powers, benefits, and compensation as DPS officers under Title 32, and conflicting provisions in Section 31-9A-9 are repealed.
• Section 1(c): Officers and agents shall be subject to the same Peace Officers' Standards and Training (POST) as DPS officers under Title 36, Chapter 21, Article 3.
• Section 1(d): The Director may promulgate rules necessary to implement the act.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval.

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Subjects

Homeland Security Department