Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Criminal Justice Services Board intends to consider promulgating 6VAC20-280, Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Law-Enforcement Field Training Officers. The purpose of the proposed action is to develop regulations establishing minimum training standards and qualifications for certification and recertification for law-enforcement officers serving as field training officers.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: May 22, 2013.

Agency Contact: Stephanie Morton, Law Enforcement Program Coordinator, Department of Criminal Justice Services, 1100 Bank Street, Richmond, VA 23229, telephone (804) 786-8003, or email stephanie.morton@dcjs.virginia.gov.