30-A §473. Training and examination - Maine Statutes

Title 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES HEADING: PL 1987, C. 737, PT. A, §2 (NEW)

Part 1: COUNTIES HEADING: PL 1987, C. 737, PT. A, §2 (NEW)

Chapter 1: COUNTY OFFICERS HEADING: PL 1987, C. 737, PT. A, §2 (NEW)

Subchapter 6: SHERIFFS AND OFFICERS HEADING: PL 1987, C. 737, PT. A, §2 (NEW)

Article 9: PARKING ENFORCEMENT SPECIALISTS HEADING: PL 1989, C. 104, PT. A, §11 (NEW)

§473. Training and examination

1. Training manual. An applicant for the position of parking enforcement specialist shall be provided with a copy of a self-paced study guide and training manual approved by the Commissioner of Public Safety. The manual shall include, but is not limited to, instruction in:

A. What a ticket or citation is and how to issue one correctly; [1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §11 (NEW); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]

B. Reporting and referring cases to a law enforcement officer or agency when appropriate and avoiding confrontation; [1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §11 (NEW); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]

C. Communication and public relation skills that emphasize positive public relations and community education; and [1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §11 (NEW); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]

D. Basic first aid. [1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §11 (NEW); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]

[ 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §11 (NEW); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW) .]

2. Examination. The Commissioner of Public Safety shall devise the examination for parking enforcement specialists. The sheriff's department shall offer examinations as needed.

[ 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §11 (NEW); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW) .]

3. Local orientation. Upon successful completion of the examination, applicants shall be given an orientation program by the sheriff's department on local ordinances and procedures.

[ 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §11 (NEW); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1989, c. 104, §§A11,C10 (NEW).