                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

BONDS OF POLICE OFFICERS; LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES (§ 52-7)

All police officers appointed by the Superintendent of State Police, and engaged
in the enforcement of criminal laws and the laws relating to the operation of
motor vehicles upon the roads and highways of this Commonwealth, shall, before
entering upon or continuing in their duties, enter into bond, with some solvent
guaranty company authorized to do business in this Commonwealth, as surety, in
the penalty of $75,000 and with condition for the faithful and lawful
performance of their duties. Such bonds shall be filed in the office of the
Department of State Police, and the premiums thereon shall be paid out of the
funds appropriated for the maintenance and operation of the Department of State
Police. All persons injured or damaged in any manner by the unlawful, negligent
or improper conduct of any such officer while on duty may maintain an action
upon such bond.
		In lieu of posting bond as provided herein, any such police officer may
furnish an adequate liability insurance policy as proof of his ability to
respond in damages, which may be adjudged against him in favor of any person or
persons injured or damaged in any manner resulting from his unlawful, negligent
or improper conduct while on official duty, to the amount set forth above. The
premiums on any such insurance policy or policies shall be paid out of the funds
appropriated for the maintenance and operation of the Department of State
Police.
		All such bonds and insurance policies shall be approved by the Superintendent
of State Police.

HISTORY: 1926, p. 941; 1940, p. 473; Michie Code 1942, § 2154(51a); R. P. 1948,
§ 52-7; 1950, p. 150; 1966, c. 213; 1968, c. 492.