Guam § 77110 - Police Colonel.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 77110 — Police Colonel., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77110. Police Colonel.
The Police Colonel shall be a uniformed classified officer. The Police Colonel, who shall serve as
Police Commander, shall meet the following minimum qualifications, experience, and training, in addition
to those prescribed by the Director of Administration:
(a) graduated with a Master’s Degree in Police Science, Criminal Justice Administration, Public
Administration, or closely related field or discipline from an accredited institution recognized by the
Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or its successors, and must have at least two (2)
years of experience in the rank of Police Major, or equivalent law enforcement experience in
administration or management that requires the minimum knowledge, abilities, and skills to perform
the duties of a Police Major; or
(b) graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Police Science, Criminal Justice Administration,
Public Administration, or closely related field or discipline from an accredited institution recognized
by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or its successors, and must have at least
four (4) years of experience in the rank of Police Major, or equivalent law enforcement experience in
administration or management that requires the minimum knowledge, abilities, and skills to perform
the duties of a Police Major;
(c) have no felony, domestic or family violence conviction;
(d) submit to and pass a drug screening test, including, but not limited to, a urinalysis test; and
(e) other necessary special qualifications as established by the Department of Administration not
inconsistent with (a) above.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 77110
What does Guam Code Annotated § 77110 cover?
Section 77110 ("Police Colonel.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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