5263-S.E AMH DICK ADAM 067

ESSB 5263 - H AMD 450

By Representative Dickerson

ADOPTED 4/07/2009

    On page 3, line 37, after "activities" insert ".  However, a school security officer may not possess a device listed in subsection (1)(f) of this section unless he or she has successfully completed training in the use of the device that is equivalent to the training received by commissioned law enforcement officers.   A school security officer who has completed the necessary training to possess a device listed in subsection (1)(f) of this section may not use the device on or against a student unless the student's behavior poses a threat of great bodily harm, as defined in 9A.04.110, or loss of life.  For the purposes of this subsection (3)(b), "school security officer" means a person who is not a commissioned law enforcement officer and who provides school security services under the direction of a school administrator"

EFFECT:   Provides that a school security officer who is not a commissioned law enforcement officer may not possess a stun gun or other electric shock device on school property unless the person has successfully completed training in the use of the device that is equivalent to the training received by commissioned law enforcement officers.  Prohibits a school security officer who is not a commissioned law enforcement officer from using a stun gun or other electric shock device on or against a student unless the student's behavior poses a threat of great bodily harm or loss of life. 

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