2006 Code of Virginia § 23-236 - Investigation of prospective officers; terms of employment; uniforms, etc

23-236. Investigation of prospective officers; terms of employment;uniforms, etc.

A. Prior to appointment as a campus police officer or member of an auxiliaryforce, each person shall be investigated by the campus police department ofthe institution applying for the order of appointment or, if none has beenestablished, by the police department of the county, city or town in whichsuch institution is located. Such investigation shall determine whether theperson is responsible, honest and in all ways capable of performing theduties of a campus police officer.

B. Each campus police officer and member of an auxiliary force appointed andemployed pursuant to this chapter shall be a state employee of theinstitution named in the order of appointment. Insofar as not inconsistentwith the Virginia Personnel Act ( 2.2-2900 et seq.), the governing board ofsuch institution shall provide for the conditions and terms of employment andcompensation and provide a distinctive uniform and badge of office.

(1977, c. 79; 1991, c. 711.)