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U.S. State Codes
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West-Virginia
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Chapter 15. Public Safety
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Article 2. West Virginia State Police
Article 2. West Virginia State Police
§15-2-1. Short Title
§15-2-2. Superintendent; Departmental Headquarters; Continuation of the State Police
§15-2-3. State Police Structure; How Established; Training; Special Revenue Account
§15-2-4. Appointment of Commissioned Officers, Noncommissioned Officers, Other Members; Temporary and Permanent Positions
§15-2-5. Career Progression System; Salaries; Exclusion From Wages and Hour Law, With Supplemental Payment; Bond; Leave Time for Members Called to Duty in Guard or Reserves
§15-2-6. Authority to Make Rules for Grievance Procedure
§15-2-7. Cadet Selection Board; Qualifications for and Appointment to Membership in State Police; Civilian Employees; Forensic Laboratory Employees; Salaries
§15-2-8. Chaplains
§15-2-9. State Police Voluntary Contribution Fund
§15-2-10. Uniforms; Authorized Equipment, Weapons and Supplies; Local Headquarters; Quarters for Members; Life Insurance; Medical and Hospital Fees for Injuries and Illnesses of Members Incurred in Line of Duty
§15-2-10a. Duty to Return Assigned Items; Superintendent's Right of Setoff
§15-2-11. Territorial Jurisdiction
§15-2-12. Mission of the State Police; Powers of Superintendent, Officers and Members; Patrol of Turnpike
§15-2-13. Limitations Upon Members; Exceptions
§15-2-14. Oath of Superintendent and Members
§15-2-15. State Police Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations Unit
§15-2-16. Interference With Officers or Members; False Information; Penalty
§15-2-17. Unauthorized Use of Uniform, Badge or Other Insignia; Impersonation of Member; Penalty
§15-2-18. Officers or Members Failure to Perform Duties; General Penalty; Providing Extraordinary Police or Security Services by Contract
§15-2-19. Bribing, etc., Officers or Members; Penalty
§15-2-20. Transfer Authorized; Use for Disciplinary Purposes Prohibited; Notice Required Under Certain Circumstances; Relocation Expense; Regulation of Member's Residence
§15-2-21. Suspension, Demotion or Discharge of Members; Right of Appeal
§15-2-22. Assignment of Assistant Attorney General; Employment of Legal Counsel
§15-2-23. Duties of Superintendent as to Statistics, Aliens and Labor Conditions
§15-2-24. Criminal Identification Bureau; Establishment; Supervision; Purpose; Fingerprints, Photographs, Records and Other Information; Reports by Courts and Prosecuting Attorneys; Offenses and Penalties
§15-2-24a. National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact
§15-2-24b. Fees for Certain Fingerprinting Services; Dedication of Fees
§15-2-24c. Relationship With Marshall University Forensic Science Center
§15-2-24d. State Police Forensic Laboratory Fund
§15-2-25. Rules Generally; Carrying of Weapons Upon Retirement or Medical Discharge
§15-2-25a. Meaning of Terms
§15-2-25b. Definitions
§15-2-26. Continuation of Death, Disability and Retirement Fund; Designating the Consolidated Public Retirement Board as Administrator of Fund
§15-2-27. Retirement; Awards and Benefits; Leased Employees
§15-2-27a. Retirement Annual Annuity Adjustments
§15-2-28. Credit Toward Retirement for Member's Prior Military Service; Credit Toward Retirement When Employee Has Joined Armed Forces in Time of Armed Conflict; Qualified Military Service
§15-2-29. Awards and Benefits for Disability Incurred in Performance of Duty
§15-2-30. Awards and Benefits for Disability Due to Other Causes
§15-2-31. Disability Physical Examinations; Termination
§15-2-31a. Application for Disability Benefit; Determinations
§15-2-31b. Annual Report on Disability Retirement Experience
§15-2-32. Retirant Not to Exercise Police Authority; Retention of Group Insurance
§15-2-33. Awards and Benefits to Dependents of Member When the Member Dies in Performance of Duty; to Dependents of a Duty Disability Retirant; Dependent Child Scholarship and Amount
§15-2-33a. Awards and Benefits to Dependents of Member -- Termination
§15-2-34. Awards and Benefits to Dependents of Employee When the Employee Dies From Nonservice-Connected Causes
§15-2-35. Awards and Benefits to Dependents of Retirant or After an Employee Serves Twenty Years
§15-2-35a. Authority to Continue Payments to Certain Dependents
§15-2-36. Awards and Benefits to Dependents of Member -- Termination
§15-2-37. Refunds to Certain Employees Upon Discharge or Resignation; Deferred Retirement
§15-2-38. Refund to Dependents Upon Death of Member Not Eligible for Benefits
§15-2-39. Dependent Child or Children
§15-2-39a. Limitations on Benefit Increases
§15-2-40. Commission on Drunk Driving Prevention Created; Members; Quorum; Meetings
§15-2-41. Powers and Duties of Commission; Rule-Making Authority; Monitoring and Reporting
§15-2-42. Drunk Driving Enforcement Program Established; Purpose
§15-2-43. Awarding Service Revolver Upon Retirement and Disposal of Service Weapon When Replaced Due to Routine Wear
§15-2-44. Federal Law Maximum Benefit Limitations
§15-2-45. Federal Law Minimum Required Distributions
§15-2-46. Direct Rollovers
§15-2-47. Federal Qualification Requirements
§15-2-48. Specification of Actuarial Assumptions
§15-2-49. Benefits Not Forfeited if System Terminates
§15-2-51. State Police Reemployment
§15-2-52. Termination of Benefits; Procedures
§15-2-53. State Law-Enforcement Association Members Annual Leave Program
§15-2-54. Correction of Errors; Underpayments; Overpayments