Permits local governments to request civil service law enforcement examinations; increases training reimbursement for law enforcement positions; removes certain law enforcement appointees from civil service eligible list; allows county hiring preference for county police departments.

S 84 allows counties and municipalities to request civil service examinations for entry-level law enforcement positions, requiring the exam to be held within 10 business days of the request. It establishes a hiring preference system prioritizing county residents first, followed by state residents who are veterans or have a parent killed while serving as a law enforcement officer, and then all other applicants. The bill mandates appointments be made in this order and requires removing appointees from civil service eligible lists after hiring. Additionally, it requires reimbursement for exam costs if a position remains vacant without a valid reason.