Subsections 11B-35.001(7)-(16), F.A.C.: Renumbers the paragraphs of Rule 11B-35.001(7)-(16), F.A.C., because new paragraphs were added to the requirements and specifications section. Subsections 11B-35.001(7)-(9), F.A.C.: Provides an official ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

11B-35.001General Training Programs; Requirements and Specifications

11B-35.0011Basic Abilities Test Requirements for Applicant Admission into a Law Enforcement and Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program

11B-35.002Basic Recruit Training Programs for Law Enforcement, Correctional, and Correctional Probation

11B-35.003Basic Recruit Training Programs for Law Enforcement, Correctional, and Correctional Probation Auxiliary Training

11B-35.006Advanced Training Program

11B-35.007 Specialized Training Program

11B-35.009Exemption from Basic Recruit Training

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Subsections 11B-35.001(7)-(16), F.A.C.: Renumbers the paragraphs of Rule 11B-35.001(7)-(16), F.A.C., because new paragraphs were added to the requirements and specifications section.

Subsections 11B-35.001(7)-(9), F.A.C.: Provides an official list of active Commission-approved courses on a public web page that will be available to the training schools and instructors. Removes specific names of courses and training programs from rule and provides for the CJSTC to be more responsive to legislative changes and new trends in developing and implementing new officer training.

Paragraph 11B-35.001(10)(b), F.A.C.: Updates the rule reference.

Paragraph 11B-35.001(10)(c), F.A.C.: Updates the rule reference.

Paragraph 11B-35.001(10)(d), F.A.C.: Provides instructors and agencies public web page access to an official list of specialized courses and instructor courses that require an end-of-course examination. Removes specific names of courses and training programs from rule and provides for the CJSTC to be more responsive to legislative changes and new trends in developing and implementing new officer training.

Sub-paragraphs 11B-35.001(10)(d)1.-10., F.A.C.: Removes the Specialized Training Program Courses.

Paragraph 11B-35.001(11)(b), F.A.C.: Makes reference to the basic recruit programs by type rather than by the specific name, which is subject to change; and clarifies that the Academy Physical Fitness Standards Report form CJSTC-67A is not required for Law Enforcement Auxiliary or Cross-Over programs.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.001(11)(d)8., F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Instructor Exemption, form CJSTC-82, to change the rule reference and update the certification statement to ensure the training center director or designee is aware of their responsibility to verify individual meets the eligibility requirements.

Subsection 11B-35.001(12), F.A.C.: Updates the rule reference.

Paragraph 11B-35.001(12)(c), F.A.C.: Updates the rule reference.

Paragraph 11B-35.001(13)(a), F.A.C.: Updates the rule reference.

Paragraph 11B-35.001(13)(b), F.A.C.: Updates the rule reference.

Subsection 11B-35.001(14), F.A.C.: Updates the rule reference.

Paragraph 11B-35.001(15)(b), F.A.C.: Specifies that a physical examination is not required for cross-over basic recruit training programs.

Subsection 11B-35.001(17), F.A.C.: Establishes procedures for implementing the field test of significant changes to the basic recruit training program CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics Course.

Paragraph 11B-35.0011(1)(b), F.A.C.: Removes rule reference that no longer applies.

Subsections 11B-35.002(1)-(5), F.A.C.: Updates the statutory references to include all impacted training programs and removes specific names of courses from rule and provides for the CJSTC to be more responsive to legislative changes and new trends in developing and implementing new officer training.

Paragraphs 11B-35.002(6)(a)-(b), F.A.C.: Specifies that a four-year requirement is established for basic recruits to complete a basic recruit program, pass the State Officer Certification Examination (SOCE), and become employed and certified even after a program is officially retired.

Paragraph 11B-35.002(6)(c), F.A.C.: Specifies that students who entered into a basic recruit training program and have not completed the program at the time that it is retired, are still eligible to complete the program, provided they completed the training within four years of the beginning date.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.002(6)(c)1.-10., F.A.C.: Identifies the basic recruit training programs that are still eligible for completion by basic recruits currently enrolled or previously enrolled for a period up to 4 years after the training programs are retired.

Paragraphs 11B-35.002(1)(a)-(c), F.A.C.: Deletes the specific listing of basic recruit training programs by name that are still eligible for completion by basic recruits for a period up to 4 years after the training programs are retired.

Paragraphs 11B-35.002(2)(a)-(6), F.A.C.: Removes unnecessary rule language and deletes the specific listing of basic recruit training programs by name that are still eligible for completion by basic recruits for a period up to 4 years after the training programs are retired.

Paragraphs 11B-35.002(6)(a)-(f), F.A.C.: Removes unnecessary rule language and deletes the specific listing of basic recruit training programs by name that are still eligible for completion by basic recruits for a period up to 4 years after the training programs are retired.

Subsections 11B-35.003(2)-(5), F.A.C.: Removes the specific names of courses and training programs from rule and provides for the CJSTC to be more responsive to legislative changes and new trends in developing and implementing new officer training; and updates the rule reference.

Subsections 11B-35.003(6)-(8), F.A.C.: Removes the specific names of courses and training programs from rule.

Paragraph 11B-35.006(1)(b), F.A.C.: Removes specific names of Advanced Training Program Courses eligible for salary incentive.

Subsections 11B-35.006(2)-(7), F.A.C.: Adds rule text to clarify officers who are eligible for salary incentive payment, renumbers the paragraphs, and updates the subparagraph rule reference.

Subsections 11B-35.007(3)-(5), F.A.C.: Makes available to instructors and agencies on public web page an official list of Advanced Training Program Courses. Removes specific names of courses and training programs from rule and provides for the CJSTC to be more responsive to legislative changes and new trends in developing and implementing new officer training.

Subsection 11B-35.009(5), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Exemption-From-Training, form CJSTC-76, to add a field for the applicant’s email address which provides another method of communication with the applicant.

Subsection 11B-35.009(6), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Exemption-From-Training. Proficiency Demonstration, form CJSTC-76A, to update the instructions and allow training center directors to appoint a “designee” as an authorized signer on the form.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Updated rule references; established procedure for maintaining current list of Commission-approved courses and programs on a public internet web page; use of the Academy Physical Fitness Standards Report form CJSTC-67A; physical examination requirements; implementation of the CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics Course revision field-test; deleted the specific listing of basic recruit training programs by name; clarified four year requirement for completing a basic recruit program after the training programs are retired; removed the specific names of courses and training programs from rule; clarified officers who are eligible for salary incentive payment; updated Active CJSTC Curricula web page; inactive salary incentive Advanced Training Program Courses; and revised Exemption-From-Training, form CJSTC-76; and Instructor Exemption, form CJSTC-82.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 943.03(4), 943.12(1), (2), 943.17 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 943.12, 943.12(5), 943.131(2), 943.17, 943.17(1)(a), (b), 943.175, 943.25 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, November 16, 2017, 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, 2331 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32308.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Joyce Gainous-Harris at [phone], or [e-mail], or write to Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Professionalism, 2331 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

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