AL SB287

Applies only to Mobile County and establishes minimum qualifications for individuals elected or appointed as sheriff, effective immediately upon passage and approval.

Requires sheriff candidates to be U.S. citizens, county residents for at least one year, registered voters for at least one year, and at least 25 years of age.

Mandates candidates possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and have at least three years of prior service as a sworn law enforcement officer with arrest authority.

Prohibits candidates with felony convictions in any state or criminal convictions that would constitute felonies under Alabama law.

Requires the elected or appointed sheriff to complete a minimum of 12 hours of executive-level continuing education annually through the Alabama Sheriff's Association, National Sheriff's Association, or other recognized law enforcement executive education programs.