Sub-subparagraph 11B-20.001(3)(a)5.a., F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Affidavit of Separation, form CJSTC-61, to remove the reference to the Affidavit of Separation Supplement, form CJSTC-61A, which is being repealed. Also provides clarification ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

11B-20.001Definitions and Minimum Requirements for General Certification of Instructors

11B-20.0014Minimum Requirements for High-Liability and Specialized Instructor Certifications

11B-20.0017Maintenance and Duration of Instructor Certifications

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Sub-subparagraph 11B-20.001(3)(a)5.a., F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Affidavit of Separation, form CJSTC-61, to remove the reference to the Affidavit of Separation Supplement, form CJSTC-61A, which is being repealed. Also provides clarification concerning an agency’s responsibility in conducting an internal investigation upon the separation of an officer.

Sub-subparagraph 11B-20.001(3)(a)5.b., F.A.C.: Incorporates the use of the revised Internal Investigation Report, form CJSTC-78, instead of completing the repealed Affidavit of Separation Supplement, form CJSTC-61A, for instructors whose separations involve a violation of Section 943.13(4), F.S., or moral character violation.

Sub-subparagraph 11B-20.001(3)(a)5.c., F.A.C.: Updates the title of the ATMS Global Profile Report to reflect ATMS Global Profile Sheet for consistency within the rule.

Subsection 11B-20.001(4), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Instructor Exemption, form CJSTC-82, which adds a certification statement to ensure the training center director or designee is aware of their responsibility to verify individual meets the eligibility requirements.

Paragraph 11B-20.0014(1)(f), F.A.C.: Changes the length of time an individual has to apply for a high liability instructor topic to four years following the completion of the topic instructor training course to ensure the individual completes the required training within a reasonable time period.

Paragraphs 11B-20.0017(7)(c) through (e), F.A.C.: Revises the paragraphs of Rule 11B-20.0017(7)(c) through (e), F.A.C., because specific requirements were added pertaining to High-Liability Instructor Certification.

Subparagraphs 11B-20.0017(7)(c)1. through 3., F.A.C.: Includes rule language to identify the requirements which must be met for High-Liability Instructors whose High-Liability Instructor Certification has lapsed for a period of four years or fewer.

Paragraph 11B-20.0017(7)(d), F.A.C.: Adds new rule language to identify the requirements which must be met for High-Liability Instructors whose High-Liability Instructor Certification has lapsed for a period of more than four years.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Updated high liability instructor requirements and revised Affidavit of Separation, form CJSTC-61; Internal Investigation Report, form CJSTC-78; ATMS Global Profile Sheet; and Instructor Exemption, form CJSTC-82.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 943.03(4), 943.12(1), 943.14(3) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 943.12(3), (9), 943.13(6), 943.14(3) 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 16, 2016, 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

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.