S.C. Code Regs. 37-030. Reserve Police

A. Definition In addition to the definition required by law, a “reserve” officer is not paid by the agency for which the officer performs law enforcement duties. B. Documentation and Reporting 1. Each agency having a reserve law enforcement officer program shall keep on file, available for inspection, all documentation required for regularly salaried law enforcement officers and as set out in R.37-007. 2. Each agency shall certify to the Academy, using a form as prescribed by the Council, that such documentation is on file in the agency. C. In-Service Requirement Each agency having a reserve law enforcement officer program shall keep on file, and make available for inspection, documentation that each reserve officer has completed the in-service requirement as required by law. D. Transfers 1. A reserve officer who desires to transfer to regular law enforcement status shall complete all the requirements as set forth by law and under R.37-005 as appropriate for the class of certification which the reserve officer will occupy. 2. A certified law enforcement officer who transfers to reserve status for a period of time not to exceed three years, shall be deemed to have no break in service as defined in R.37-006. Should the period of time exceed three years, the officer shall be deemed to have a break in service and shall complete all the requirements as set forth by law and under R.37-005, as appropriate for the class of certification which the reserve officer will occupy. E. Operational Procedures Any law enforcement agency wishing to establish a Reserve Officer program must meet minimum department sponsored certification criteria as required by the Academy Standards Section.