by Larry Arnold
I was recently asked if CHL instructors can do the annual recertification required by retired law enforcement officers. I've heard conflicting opinions so I contacted DPS. The short answer is "Not if that's your only certification."
Here's the email exchange:
-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Arnold
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 12:07 PM
To: CHLinstructors
Subject: Certifying law enforcement
Can TDPS Qualified CHL instructors recertify retired law enforcement officers under US Public Law 108-277?
If so, what is the procedure?
I'm getting conflicting opinions.
Larry Arnold
From: CHLinstructors
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 1:38 PM
To: RLS Legal Staff
Subject: FW: Certifying law enforcement
Can you help with this question please?
Thank you
From: RLS Legal Staff
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 11:51 AM
To: CHLinstructors
Subject: RE: Certifying law enforcement
US Public Law 108-277 requires that retired law enforcement officers meet their state's standards for training and qualification for active law enforcement officers. These standards are very different from the standards for CHL licensure.
We cannot assess whether a particular CHL Instructor is qualified to offer such training and to assess the qualifications of law enforcement officers, but such qualification is not related to his or her status as a CHL Instructor.
Office of Regulatory Counsel
From: CHLinstructors
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 1:14 PM
To: Larry Arnold
Subject: FW: Certifying law enforcement
Mr. Arnold here is the answer from our legal department.
Thank you