Paragraphs 11B-35.001(1)(b)-(d), F.A.C.: Renumbers the subparagraphs of Rule 11B-35.001(1), F.A.C., and implements the mandates of CS/HB 333 by adding the Special Operations Forces Training Programs as Commission-approved training programs. ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

11B-35.001 General Training Programs; Requirements and Specifications

11B-35.009 Exemption from Basic Recruit Training

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Paragraphs 11B-35.001(1)(b)-(d), F.A.C.: Renumbers the subparagraphs of Rule 11B-35.001(1), F.A.C., and implements the mandates of CS/HB 333 by adding the Special Operations Forces Training Programs as Commission-approved training programs.

Subsection 11B-35.001(3), F.A.C.: Implements the mandates of CS/HB 333 to clarify that Commission-certified instructors are required to teach the Special Operations Forces Training Programs.

Paragraph 11B-35.001(3)(b), F.A.C.: The defensive tactics curriculum was updated with different techniques which required new training for instructors.

Subsections 11B-35.001(7)-(8), F.A.C.: Implements the mandates of CS/HB 333.

Paragraph 11B-35.001(9)(a), F.A.C.: Implements the mandates of CS/HB 333.

Paragraph 11B-35.001(10)(b), F.A.C.: Implements the mandates of CS/HB 333 by adding the Special Operations Forces Training Program as a Commission-approved training program.

Paragraph 11B-35.001(10)(c), F.A.C.: Implements the mandates of CS/HB 333.

Subsection 11B-35.001(11), F.A.C.: Implements the mandates of CS/HB 333.

Paragraphs 11B-35.001(11)(a)-(b), F.A.C.: Implements the mandates of CS/HB 333.

Paragraph 11B-35.001(11)(d), F.A.C.: Implements the mandates of CS/HB 333.

Subsection 11B-35.001(12), F.A.C.: Adds the Special Operations Forces Training Program as a Commission-approved training program.

Paragraph 11B-35.001(12)(c), F.A.C.: Implements the mandates of CS/HB 333.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.001(12)(c)2., F.A.C.: Implements the mandates of CS/HB 333.

Paragraph 11B-35.001(13)(a), F.A.C.: Implements the mandates of CS/HB 333.

Paragraph 11B-35.001(13)(b), F.A.C.: Implements the mandates of CS/HB 333.

Subsection 11B-35.001(16), F.A.C.: Implements the mandates of CS/HB 333.

Paragraph 11B-35.009(1)(h), F.A.C.: Revises the sentence structure to make the sections within this paragraph uniform.

Paragraph 11B-35.009(1)(i), F.A.C.: Implements the mandates of CS/HB 333 by adding a definition for Special Operations Forces.

Paragraph 11B-35.009(2)(c), F.A.C.: Implements the mandates of CS/HB 333 by adding Special Operations Forces service as a qualifier for an Equivalency of Training.

Subsection 11B-35.009(3), F.A.C.: Clarifies the requirements that out-of-state and federal officers must meet when requesting an Equivalency of Training; and implements the mandates of CS/HB 333.

Subsection 11B-35.009(4), F.A.C.: Implements the mandates of CS/HB 333.

Subsections 11B-35.009(5)-(11), F.A.C.: Renumbers paragraphs 11B-35.009(5)-(11), F.A.C., to implement the mandates of CS/HB 333.

Paragraphs 11B-35.009(5)(a)-(c), F.A.C.: Implements the training requirements and mandates of CS/HB 333.

Subsection 11B-35.009(6), F.A.C.: Implements the mandates of CS/HB 333 by adding the documentation requirements for Special Operations Forces and adds training center as an entity allowed to approve an Equivalency of Training. Also incorporates the revised Exemption-From-Training, form CJSTC-76, to add the training requirements for Special Operations Forces.

Subsection 11B-35.009(7), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Exemption-From-Training Proficiency Demonstration, form CJSTC-76A, to update the rule reference and update the instructions and allow training center directors to appoint a “designee” as an authorized signer on the form.

Subsection 11B-35.009(8), F.A.C.: Implements the mandates of CS/HB 333 by adding training requirements for Special Operations Forces.

Subsection 11B-35.009(10), F.A.C.: Implements the mandates of CS/HB 333 by defining the amount of time for a Special Operations Forces member who is exempt to gain employment.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Adds the Special Operations Forces Training Programs as Commission-approved training programs; requirement for defensive tactics instructors; Equivalency of Training for Special Operations Forces; out-of-state and federal officers; documentation requirements for Special Operations Forces; revised Exemption-From-Training, form CJSTC-76; and the Exemption-From-Training Proficiency Demonstration, form CJSTC-76A.

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

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 943.12, 943.131(2), 943.17 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: Wednesday, November 14, 2018, 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).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: 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.

 

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