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§ 49-6-4210. Disposal of Contraband

Any dangerous weapon or drug located by the principal or other staff member in the course of a search shall be turned over to the appropriate law enforcement officer for proper disposal.

§ 49-6-4211. Defense of School Personnel by Lea — Indemnity

The LEA shall defend principals and teachers against whom suit is brought on account of any action taken in accordance with this part if: The employees cooperate in the defense of the suit; and In the opinion of the LEA, the actions taken were not the result of willful, wanton or malicious wrongdoing. Each LEA […]

§ 49-6-4217. Employment Standards for School Resource Officers

Training courses for school resource officers shall be designed specifically for school policing and shall be administered by an entity or organization approved by the peace officers standards and training (POST) commission. School resource officers shall participate in forty (40) hours of basic training in school policing within twelve (12) months of assignment to a […]

§ 49-6-4219. Policy Regulating Use of Electronic Control Devices

Any law enforcement agency providing a school resource officer, school security officer or other law enforcement officer providing security at a school shall have a policy regulating the use of electronic control devices, which policy shall address training in the proper use of such devices, as well as investigation, documentation and review of such use, […]

§ 49-6-4202. Part Definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Dangerous weapon” or “weapon” means any dangerous instrument or substance that is capable of inflicting any injury on any person; “Drug” means any controlled substance, controlled substance analogue, marijuana, alcohol, legend drug or any other substance the possession or use of which is regulated in […]