What criteria might allow for a waiver of the weapons proficiency demonstration?

A waiver of the weapons proficiency demonstration can be allowed based on the determination of hardship by the commission. This criterion recognizes that there may be exceptional situations where an officer is unable to complete the proficiency demonstration due to specific circumstances that constitute a hardship. Such determinations are made on a case-by-case basis, ensuring that officers who are facing legitimate difficulties still have an opportunity to serve without compromising safety standards.

The other criteria listed, while possibly relevant in different contexts, do not inherently justify a waiver for the weapon proficiency requirement. Age and years of service might influence other training or policy decisions, but they do not directly correlate with a hardship that would exempt an officer from necessary skill demonstrations. Similarly, recent training completion could indicate that the officer is up to date, but it does not specifically address scenarios where performing the demonstration may pose a difficulty. Waivers grounded in the concept of hardship emphasize the need for accommodating uncommon challenges officers may face while maintaining professional standards.