(1) The Commissioner shall:(1) Implement and administer or approve the minimum courses of study and training for the program in the handling of lethal weapons, law enforcement and protection of the rights of citizens.(2) Implement and administer or approve physical and psychological testing and screening of the candidate for the purpose of barring from the program those not physically or mentally fit to handle lethal weapons. However, candidates who are full-time police officers and have successfully completed a physical and psychological examination as a prerequisite to employment or continued employment by the Police Department shall not be required to undergo any physical or psychological testing and screening procedures when employed by a private security agency.(3) Issue certificates of approval to schools approved by the Commissioner and to withdraw certificates of approval from those schools disapproved by the Commissioner.(4) Certify instructors pursuant to the minimum qualifications established by the Commissioner.(5) Consult and cooperate with the University of the Virgin Islands and other entities for the development of specialized courses in handling lethal weapons, law enforcement and protection of the rights of citizens.(6) Consult and cooperate with the Federal Government concerning similar training.(7) Certify those individuals who have satisfactorily completed basic educational and training requirements as established by the Commissioner and to issue appropriate certificates to such persons.(8) Visit and inspect approved schools at least once a year.(9) Collect reasonable charges from the students enrolled to pay for the costs of the program.(10) Grant waivers from compliance with the provisions of this subchapter applicable to privately employed agents who have completed a course of instruction in a training program approved by the Commissioner.(11) Promulgate regulations and perform such other duties as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate to implement the education and training program.
(1) Implement and administer or approve the minimum courses of study and training for the program in the handling of lethal weapons, law enforcement and protection of the rights of citizens.
(2) Implement and administer or approve physical and psychological testing and screening of the candidate for the purpose of barring from the program those not physically or mentally fit to handle lethal weapons. However, candidates who are full-time police officers and have successfully completed a physical and psychological examination as a prerequisite to employment or continued employment by the Police Department shall not be required to undergo any physical or psychological testing and screening procedures when employed by a private security agency.
(3) Issue certificates of approval to schools approved by the Commissioner and to withdraw certificates of approval from those schools disapproved by the Commissioner.
(4) Certify instructors pursuant to the minimum qualifications established by the Commissioner.
(5) Consult and cooperate with the University of the Virgin Islands and other entities for the development of specialized courses in handling lethal weapons, law enforcement and protection of the rights of citizens.
(6) Consult and cooperate with the Federal Government concerning similar training.
(7) Certify those individuals who have satisfactorily completed basic educational and training requirements as established by the Commissioner and to issue appropriate certificates to such persons.
(8) Visit and inspect approved schools at least once a year.
(9) Collect reasonable charges from the students enrolled to pay for the costs of the program.
(10) Grant waivers from compliance with the provisions of this subchapter applicable to privately employed agents who have completed a course of instruction in a training program approved by the Commissioner.
(11) Promulgate regulations and perform such other duties as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate to implement the education and training program.