West Virginia Law-Enforcement Professional Standards Subcommittee
WV LEPSS
Summary
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The Law-Enforcement Professional Standards Subcommittee is a subcommittee of the Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction established under W. Va. Code §30-29. Its 11 members include representatives from the State Police, sheriffs, chiefs of police, FOP, DNR, troopers, municipal league, county officials, Human Rights Commission, and one public-at-large seat.
The subcommittee sets minimum training standards, certifies officers, and holds binding decertification authority enforceable through administrative proceedings. It may issue subpoenas in certification matters, maintains a statewide officer database, and submits annual reports to the Governor and Legislature. It has no independent use-of-force investigative function.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Fixed by statutory formula |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Case-by-case |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- West Virginia Law-Enforcement Training and Certification Act
- Citation
- W. Va. Code §30-29-1 et seq.
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All certified law-enforcement officers in West Virginia