11B-27.0011(4)(c): Repeals form CJSTC-85, entitled Recommended Response to Resistance and Levels of Resistance, due to Graham vs. Connor Case Law incorporated in the Commission’s Curriculum. 11B-27.002(3)(a)11.: Revises the names of the Exemption-...

 

DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

11B-27.0011Moral Character

11B-27.002Certification, Employment or Appointment, Reactivation, and Terminating Employment or Appointment of Officers

11B-27.013Canine Team Certification

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: 11B-27.0011(4)(c): Repeals form CJSTC-85, entitled Recommended Response to Resistance and Levels of Resistance, due to Graham vs. Connor Case Law incorporated in the Commission’s Curriculum.

11B-27.002(3)(a)11.: Revises the names of the Exemption-From-Training form CJSTC-76 and the Exemption-From-Training Proficiency Demonstration form CJSTC-76A to mirror language in the statute.

11B-27.002(4)(b): Makes grammatical change by replacing “has not complied” with “fails to comply”.

11B-27.013(1)(a): Revises “tracking and trailing” terminology for consistency with other rule language sections.

11B-27.013(1)(b): Removes unnecessary language for consistency with other rule language and adds language to maintain the integrity of the canine evaluator.

11B-27.013(1)(c): Clarifies the courses that qualify for “equivalent training”.

11B-27.013(2): Clarifies that the Commission-approved canine evaluator is responsible for reviewing and verifying equivalent training.

11B-27.013(2)(b): Ensures that canine teams acquire new certification on a timely basis.

11B-27.013(2)(e): Explains the use of the Canine Team Certification Application form CJSTC-70 for canine team certification.

11B-27.013(2)(e): Updates the Canine Team Certification Application form CJSTC-70 to comply with rule provisions.

11B-27.013(3)(a): Adds language to clarify the Canine Team Certification Application form CJSTC-70 is required documentation for canine team certification.

11B-27.013(3)(b): Clarifies the required documentation for canine teams to complete canine team training.

11B-27.013(3)(b)2.: Adds language to clarify the Canine Team Certification Application form CJSTC-70 is required documentation for an equivalent training course.

11B-27.013(3)(b)2.a.-b.: Clarifies the courses that qualify for “equivalent training” includes the Canine Team Training Course number 1198 not delivered at Commission-certified training school or any canine team training course other than the Commission-approved Canine Team Training Course number 1198.

11B-27.013(3)(b)3.: Allows the Commission-certified Canine Instructors to teach courses without the approval of a Commission-approved canine evaluator.

11B-27.013(3)(c)-(d)1.-4.: Renumbers paragraph 11B-27.013(3) and removes redundant rule language.

11B-27.013(3)(c): Updates the Canine Team Performance Evaluation form CJSTC-83 to add more for documentation of proficiency skills.

11B-27.013(c)5.: Clarifies the course “number 1198” is entitled Canine Team Training Course.

11B-27.013(c)6.: Clarifies the course “number 1198” is entitled Canine Team Training Course.

11B-27.013(c)7.: Removes repetitive language.

11B-27.013(4)(b)-(c): Clarifies the canine team certification requirement and ensures the deficiency notification process is consistent with other instructor certifications.

11B-27.013(5)(c): Removes redundant and unrelated language.

11B-27.013(6)(a)-(c): Updates the name of the Canine Team Certification Deficiency Notification form CJSTC-270 and clarifies the inspection process of canine team applicant files.

11B-27.013(7): Provides list of requirements for approval of evaluator status and changes terms for consistency.

11B-27.013(7)(a)-(c): Clarifies “tracking and trailing” terminology and updates renumbering for consistency with other rule language sections.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Implementation of penalties for lack of Good Moral Character; Certification, Employment or Appointment, Reactivation, and Terminating Employment or Appointment of Officers; and requirements for canine team certification.

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

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 943.13(7), 943.1395(7), 943.12(3), 943.13, 943.133, 943.139, 943.1395, 943.12(16) 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, December 10, 2014, 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Professionalism, 2331 Phillips Road, Criminal Justice Professionalism Conference Room B1055, 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], [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], [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.