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§ 6617. Law enforcement authority of Sergeant-at-Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate
(a) In general
(b) Qualifications
The qualifications referred to in subsection (a) are the following:
(1) A minimum of 5 years of experience as a law enforcement officer before beginning service as the Sergeant-at-Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
(2) Current certification in the use of firearms by the appropriate Federal law enforcement entity or an equivalent non-Federal entity.
(3) Any other firearms qualification required for members of the Capitol Police.
(c) Regulations
(Pub. L. 111–145, § 8, Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 56.)