Sub-subparagraph 11B-20.001(3)(a)5.a., F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Affidavit of Separation, form CJSTC-61, to amend the Oath Statement, pursuant to Section 117.05(13)(a), F.S., effective 1/1/2020. Sub-subparagraph ....

 

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

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 amend the Oath Statement, pursuant to Section 117.05(13)(a), F.S., effective 1/1/2020.

Sub-subparagraph 11B-20.001(3)(a)5.b., F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Internal Investigation Report, form CJSTC-78, to update the list of exceptions to limitation period for disciplinary action to include “Ongoing compliance hearing proceeding”.

Sub-paragraph 11B-20.0014(3)(b)4., F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Speed Measurement Device Instructor Field Evaluation, form CJSTC-10, to only request the last four digits of the applicant’s social security number.

Sub-paragraph 11B-20.0014(3)(c)5., F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Canine Team Instructor Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-20, to only request the last four digits of the applicant’s social security number.

SUMMARY: Revised Affidavit of Separation, form CJSTC-61; Internal Investigation Report, form CJSTC-78; Speed Measurement Device Instructor Field Evaluation, form CJSTC-10; and Canine Team Instructor Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-20.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The Department’s economic analysis of the adverse impact or potential regulatory costs of the proposed rule did not exceed any of the criteria established in Section 120.541(2)(a), Florida Statutes.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

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 WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW (IF NOT REQUESTED, THIS HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD):

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, April 1, 2021, 10:00 a.m.

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

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE 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 FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

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

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) General Instructor Certification. 

(a) Instructor applicants shall comply with the following requirements to obtain General Instructor Certification: 

1. through 4. No change.

5. Instructor Separation or Change of Affiliation. 

a. When an instructor requests a change of affiliation, the training center director, agency administrator, or designee shall complete an Affidavit of Separation, form CJSTC-61, revised __________, effective _______ August 4, 2016 effective 7/2017, hereby incorporated by reference http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-_____ http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-08438, and submit to Commission staff, or immediately transmit through the Commission’s ATMS. Form CJSTC-61 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at [phone]. A copy shall be maintained in the instructor’s file.

b. Instructor Separation. When a training center director, agency administrator, or designee separates an instructor, the training center director, agency administrator, or designee shall notify the instructor of the separation and submit form CJSTC-61 to Commission staff or electronically transmit through the Commission’s ATMS. A copy of form CJSTC-61 shall be maintained in the Instructor’s file. An instructor’s certification shall become inactive upon separation and remain inactive until the instructor is affiliated with a training school or agency. If the separation involves a violation of Section 943.13(4), F.S., or moral character violation, the training center director, agency administrator, or designee shall also complete the Internal Investigation Report form CJSTC-78, revised _____________, effective _______ August 10, 2017, effective 8/2018, hereby incorporated by reference http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-_____ http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-09678, and form CJSTC-61, and submit to Commission staff or immediately transmit through the Commission’s ATMS. Form CJSTC-78 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at [phone].

c. No change.

(b) through (c) No change.

(4) through (6) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 943.03(4), 943.12(1), 943.14(3) FS.  Law Implemented 943.12(3), (9), 943.14(3) FS.  History–New 7-21-82, Formerly 11B-20.01, Amended 10-26-88, 5-14-92, 12-8-92, 1-10-94, 1-2-97, 7-7-99, 8-22-00,  7-29-01, 11-5-02, 11-30-04, 3-27-06, 3-21-07, 6-9-08, 9-28-09, 6-3-10, 5-21-12, 3-13-13, 5-29-14, 7-29-15, 9-4-16, 7-19-17, 8-15-18, 7-9-19, ______.

 

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

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) Specialized Instructor Certifications.  Instructor applicants who apply for a Specialized Instructor Certification shall have completed the applicable specialized instructor course within four years of the date the instructor applicant applies for certification.  Instructor applicants who apply for a Specialized Instructor Certification more than four years from the date training was completed shall meet the requirements for completing an internship and demonstration of proficiency skills if applicable to the specialized topic.  Instructor applicants shall meet the following requirements for each Specialized Instructor Certification requested: 

(a) No change.

(b) Speed Measurement Instructor Certification.  Instructor applicants who request certification to instruct speed measurement training courses shall: 

1. through 3. No change.

4. Complete the Speed Measurement Device Instructor Field Evaluation, form CJSTC-10, revised _____________, effective ___, November 7, 2013. Effective 5/2014, hereby incorporated by reference http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-______ http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-03926. Form CJSTC-10 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at [phone]

5. through 6. No change.

(c) Canine Team Instructor Certification.  Instructor applicants who request to obtain certification to instruct Commission-approved canine team training courses shall: 

1. through 4. No change.

5. Complete the Canine Team Instructor Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-20, revised _________, effective ____, created November 7, 2013, effective 5/2014, hereby incorporated by reference http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-______ http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-03932. Form CJSTC-20 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at [phone]. 

6. through 8. No change.

(d) No change.

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.  History–New 7-29-01, Amended 11-5-02, 11-30-04, 3-27-06, 3-21-07, 6-9-08, 9-28-09, 3-13-13, 5-29-14, 7-29-15, 9-4-16, 7-19-17, 7-9-19, _________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Bureau Chief Glen Hopkins

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Governor and Cabinet

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: March 9, 2021

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: October 29, 2020