§ 1939. Population database
§ 1939. Population database (a) Only the DNA records derived from the DNA samples obtained under sections 1933 and 1934 of this title, DNA records voluntarily submitted to the population database, and DNA records from population databases in existence on January 1, 1999 may be used to develop a population database after all personal identifying […]
§ 1923. Internal investigation
§ 1923. Internal investigation (a)(1) The State Police Advisory Commission shall advise and assist the Commissioner in developing and making known routine procedures to ensure that allegations of misconduct by State Police officers are investigated fully and fairly, and to ensure that appropriate action is taken with respect to such allegations. (2) The Commissioner shall […]
§ 1931. Policy
§ 1931. Policy It is the policy of this State to assist federal, state, and local criminal justice and law enforcement agencies in the identification, detection, or exclusion of individuals who are subjects of the investigation or prosecution of crimes. Identification, detection, and exclusion may be facilitated by the DNA analysis of biological evidence left […]
§ 1932. Definitions
§ 1932. Definitions As used in this subchapter: (1) “CODIS” means the FBI’s national DNA identification index system that allows storage and exchange of DNA records submitted by state and local forensic DNA laboratories. The term “CODIS” is derived from Combined DNA Index System. (2) “Department” means the Department of Public Safety. (3) “DNA” means […]
§ 1933. DNA sample required
§ 1933. DNA sample required (a) The following persons shall submit a DNA sample: (1) a person convicted in a court in this State of a designated crime on or after April 29, 1998; (2) a person who was convicted in a court in this State of a designated crime prior to April 29, 1998 […]
§ 1934. Least intrusive means of collection
§ 1934. Least intrusive means of collection (a) The DNA sample shall be obtained by withdrawing blood, unless the Department determines that a less intrusive means to obtain a scientifically reliable sample is available, in which event such less intrusive means shall be used. (b) For purposes of this subchapter, a blood sample may only […]
§ 1914. Powers and immunities
§ 1914. Powers and immunities The Commissioner of Public Safety and the State Police shall be peace officers and shall have the same powers with respect to criminal matters and the enforcement of the law relating to criminal matters as sheriffs, constables, and local police have in their respective jurisdictions, and shall have all the […]
§ 1915. Cooperation with fish and wildlife and forest services
§ 1915. Cooperation with fish and wildlife and forest services State Police shall cooperate with game wardens in enforcing the fish and wildlife laws of the State and the laws enacted for the protection and conservation of forests, woodland, and other natural resources, and to this end all the powers now or hereafter conferred on […]
§ 1921. Personnel administration rules
§ 1921. Personnel administration rules (a) Promotions to the ranks of sergeant and lieutenant shall be based upon the results of a written examination and an oral interview. Promotions to the rank of captain, major, lieutenant colonel, or colonel shall be made by the Commissioner and it shall not be required that such promotions be […]
§ 1922. Creation of State Police Advisory Commission; members; duties
§ 1922. Creation of State Police Advisory Commission; members; duties (a) There is hereby created the State Police Advisory Commission, which shall provide advice and counsel to the Commissioner in carrying out his or her responsibilities for the management, supervision, and control of the Vermont State Police. (b) The Commission shall consist of seven members, […]