a 180 day temporary waiver of paragraph 11B-27.002(4)(a), F.A.C. from Nathan Kerbel. The Petitioner wishes to temporarily waive that portion of the rule that states: within four years of the beginning date of a Commission-approved Basic Recruit ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 18, 2016, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, received a petition for a 180 day temporary waiver of paragraph 11B-27.002(4)(a), F.A.C. from Nathan Kerbel. The Petitioner wishes to temporarily waive that portion of the rule that states: within four years of the beginning date of a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, an individual shall successfully complete the program, achieve a passing score on the applicable State Officer Certification Examination, and gain employment, and certification as an officer. Petitioner states his four year window for becoming employed as an officer will run out on February 26, 2016. Petitioner states he graduated from the Police Academy at Miami-Dade College in 2012 and passed the certification exam on his first attempt. Petitioner states that he applied for several positions after graduation however he had to return to Rhode Island in 2013 to assist in the care of his grandmother and was unable to actively process with any Florida police agency. Petitioner states that he is currently being considered for a position with the Sweetwater Police Department as a reserve officer however, they will not continue to process him unless the waiver is granted. Petitioner states that strict application of the rule violates principles of fairness and creates a substantial hardship because he would again have to pay for and attend basic recruit training. Petitioner states the purpose of the underlying statute would be achieved if the waiver is granted.

A copy of the Petition for Variance or Waiver may be obtained by contacting: Linton B. Eason, Assistant General Counsel, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, P.O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, FL 32302 or by telephone at: [phone].