(a) Advancement to each of the incentive salary steps shall be based on a point system as set forth in § 42-28.1-4 and shall be accomplished as follows:
| Incentive | Increase above | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Step | Basic Salary | Acquired |
| 1 | $1,000 | 30 |
| 2 | $2,000 | Associate Degree |
| in Law | ||
| Enforcement | ||
| 3 | $3,000 | Bachelor's Degree |
| in Law Enforcement | ||
| or | ||
| Criminal Justice | ||
| 4 | $3,500 | Juris Doctor, Masters |
| Degree | ||
| in Law Enforcement | ||
| provided the | ||
| participant has | ||
| achieved a | ||
| Bachelor's | ||
| Degree in Law | ||
| Enforcement, | ||
| criminal justice, | ||
| or law |
(b) Except that the state fire marshal and the deputy state fire marshals may be granted credit for a degree with a concentration in fire science.
History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 42-28.1-3; P.L. 1968, ch. 261, § 1; P.L. 1973, ch. 165, § 2; P.L. 1979, ch. 296, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 245, art. XV, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 332, § 1; P.L. 1990, ch. 338, § 1.