| Description | The regulation identifies the eligibility criteria for and the duties of crime prevention specialists. In 1994, the General Assembly established the Crime Prevention Specialist Certification Program (CPS). In 2002, the General Assembly expanded the scope of the CPS program to provide the opportunity for certification of non-law enforcement professionals. This includes individuals involved in school security, public housing security, crime prevention practitioners at Virginia’s military bases, and state agencies such as the DCJS, the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Transportation, the Capitol Police and others. This program is designed to recognize accomplished professionals in the field of crime prevention by establishing minimum standards for training and experience. |
| State Authority | § 9.1-161. Crime prevention specialists; duties. The Criminal Justice Services Board shall adopt regulations establishing minimum standards for certification of crime prevention specialists . |
| Federal Authority | NA |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | None entered |
| Meetings | See all meetings (1) relating to this chapter. |
| Name / Title: | Laureen Hyman / Executive Administrative Assistant to the Director |
| Address: |
1100 Bank Street Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | laureen.hyman@dcjs.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)786-8718 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amending 6VAC20-180 Crime Prevention Specialists Correction of Citations Clarifying Language | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/27/2017. |
| Crime Prevention Specialists | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2005. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2016 Agency Completed | Amend | |
| 7/27/2012 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |