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worstatit t1_jdqqqkt wrote

Reply to comment by Socketfusion in PA Sheriffs Departments vs Most Other States Sheriffs by gruntville

Most sheriff deputies are not act 120 certified, thus not police officers in any form.

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Socketfusion t1_jdr2pqw wrote

If they can carry a gun as an officer or enforce criminal and vehicle codes they are act 120 certified. Almost 40% of PA state police employees aren't certified. Because you need people to do all the other stuff. People are confusing sherrif employees with actual deputies. The person who processes your carry permit probably isn't a police officer. But the person who does has a gun and does prisoner transport absolutely is.

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worstatit t1_jdr4fav wrote

If they receive 120 training and pass the requirements, then they are certified. It is not required to be 120 certified to be a deputy sheriff. Deputy certification is different than police certification.

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