Very well written article, most people have very little understanding of what bail enforcement agents can and can’t do. Virginia is one of the most regulated states in the nation when it comes to this industry.
The Virginia code and the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice policy requires that the agent be licensed, be trained in bail and recovery laws and firearms, most of the agents I know are also trained and licensed as private investigators also. The agents are also required to receive annual in- service training.
For a law enforcement officer (Sheriff) to question the legality of state laws as to what bail agents do should be a cause for concern as to leadership of a law enforcement agency in any community.
Matt: That was a great story , I await the follow up article...
