Relating to WV Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management background checks on radio programmers

SB 858 requires the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (WVDHSEM) to conduct state and national criminal history background checks on two groups: individuals applying to become Statewide Interoperable Radio Network (SIRN) radio programmers and those seeking approval to work in SIRN network facilities. The checks involve fingerprinting submitted to the West Virginia State Police for FBI processing, with applicants responsible for all associated costs. Strict confidentiality rules apply, prohibiting disclosure of results to private entities except to the applicant, with their written consent, or under court order, and the records are explicitly excluded from public disclosure. This bill clarifies and formalizes existing requirements for personnel security access to critical emergency communications infrastructure used by first responders.