HB 1156 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

     Authorizes community corrections officers to carry firearms during the course of their official field duties.

     Declares that the department is not responsible for providing or paying for firearms, materials, equipment, or training associated with implementation of this policy.

     Declares that nothing in this act makes community corrections officers eligible for membership in the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system under chapter 41.26 RCW.