11B-20.001(1)(a): Revises the Training Report, form CJSTC-67 to conform with the renumbering of subsections to Rule 11B-35.001(6)-(15). 11B-20.001(4): Incorporates the revised Instructor Exemption, form CJSTC-82, because of the renumbering of ...  

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    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-20.0016Inspection of Instructor Certification Applications

    11B-20.0017Maintenance and Duration of Instructor Certifications

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Paragraph 11B-20.001(1)(a), F.A.C.: Revises the Training Report, form CJSTC-67 to conform with the renumbering of subsections to Rule 11B-35.001(6)-(15).

    Subsection 11B-20.001(4), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Instructor Exemption, form CJSTC-82, because of the renumbering of the rule section.

    Subparagraph 11B-20.0014(2)(d)5., F.A.C.: Clarifies that CPR instructors who possess an active CPR instructor certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), or other entity referenced in Rule 64J-1.022, F.A.C., may request to obtain certification to instruct in first aid.

    Subparagraph 11B-20.0014(d)7., F.A.C.: Changes the paragraph numbering to identify specific requirements for instructor applicants to provide documentation of their current certification or license to qualify for obtaining a First Aid Instructor Certification.

    Subparagraph 11B-20.0014(3)(c)2., F.A.C.: Clarifies that a canine team instructor applicant’s required experience does not include handling of canine teams used exclusively for tracking and trailing or specific detection.

    Subparagraph 11B-20.0014(3)(c)4., F.A.C.: Clarifies that applicants may request canine team instructor certification if they have successfully completed the Canine Team Training Instructor Course number 1199 or the retired Canine Team Training Instructor Course number 1107 through a training school.

    Subsection 11B-20.0016(4), F.A.C.: Revises the name of the Instructor Certification Deficiency Notification form CJSTC-271 by removing the word “Application” from the title to make consistent with rule.

    Rule 11B-20.0017, F.A.C.: Revises the Instructor Compliance Application CJSTC-84 form to add diving to the list of the high-liability certifications.

    SUMMARY: Revises the Training Report, form CJSTC-67; revises the Instructor Exemption, form CJSTC-82; specifies that CPR instructors may request certification to instruct in first aid if they possess an active CPR instructor certification from entities referenced in Rule 64J-1.022, F.A.C.; renumbers the paragraph to identify specific instructor applicant requirements.; prohibits a canine handler from becoming a Commission-approved canine instructor without the required experience as a criminal justice canine handler; allows canine team instructor applicants to meet certification requirements if they successfully complete the retired Canine Team Training Instructor Course number 1107; revises the name of the Instructor Certification Deficiency Notification form CJSTC-271; and revises the Instructor Compliance Application form CJSTC-84.

    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), 943.22(2)(h) FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 943.22 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: Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 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 (850)410-8615, joycegainous-harris@fdle.state.fl.us 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 IS: Joyce Gainous-Harris at (850)410-8615, joycegainous-harris@fdle.state.fl.us, 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) Definitions:

    (a) “Successful completion” of a course is documented as a “Pass” on the completed Training Report, form CJSTC-67, revised ____, effective ____ November 8, 2007, hereby incorporated by reference. Form CJSTC-67 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address:  http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/CJST/Publications/Professionalism-Program-Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at (850) 410-8615.

    (b) through (i) No change.

    (2) through (3) No change.

    (4) Exemption from General Instructor Certification.  An individual, who has a professional or technical certification or three years of experience in the specified subject matter to be instructed, shall be exempt from General Instructor Certification.  The training center director or designee shall document the individual’s qualifications by completing the Instructor Exemption, form CJSTC-82, revised ______, effective____ December 16, 2010, (effective 3/2013), hereby incorporated by reference, which shall be maintained in the course file at the training school. Form CJSTC-82 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address:  http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/CJST/Publications/Professionalism-Program-Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at (850) 410-8615.

    (5) 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. HistoryNew 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,________.

     

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

    (1) No change.

    (2) High-Liability Instructor Topics.

    (a) through (c) No change.

    (d) First Aid Instructor Certification.  Instructor applicants who request to obtain certification to instruct in first aid shall:

    1. through 4. No change.

    5. Possess and maintain an active valid CPR Instructor Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), or other an entity referenced in the Department of Health Rule 64J-1.022, F.A.C. The instructor shall not let the CPR Instructor Certification lapse and shall provide documentation of renewal to the certifying agency or training school. If the CPR Instructor Certification expires during the instructor certification period, the instructor shall not instruct in first responder or first aid until the CPR Instructor Certification is renewed; or

    6. The following individuals, based on their education and training experience in the United States or its territories, are eligible for First Aid Instructor Certification without completing additional Commission-approved training and shall comply with subparagraphs (2)(d)4.-5. of this rule section:

    a. through g. No change.

    7.h. To obtain a First Aid Instructor Certification, the instructor applicant shall provide a copy of the current qualifying professional’s certification or license and shall not allow the qualifying professional’s certification or license to lapse.  The instructor applicant shall provide documentation of renewal to the certifying agency or training school.  If the qualifying professional’s certification or license expires during the certification period, the instructor shall not instruct in first aid until the professional’s certification or license is renewed.

    (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) through (b) No change.

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

    1. No change

    2. Possess a minimum of five years criminal justice canine team experience documented in the instructor applicant’s file at the training school or agency. This does not include canines used by certified officers exclusively for tracking and trailing or specific detection, which are excluded from the certification process.

    3. No change.

    4. Successfully complete the Canine Team Training Instructor Course number 1199 or Canine Team Training Instructor Course number 1107 (retired 11/6/2013), through a training school.

    5. 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. HistoryNew 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, ______.

     

    11B-20.0016 Inspection of Instructor Certification Applications.

    (1) through (3) No change.

    (4) The instructor applicant shall satisfy the deficiency(s) by submitting the required documentation to Commission staff within 90 days of the receipt of the Instructor Certification Deficiency Notification Application form CJSTC-271. The Commission has the authority to grant or deny the instructor applicant’s certification for failure to meet the 90-day requirement. Upon denial of the application, the instructor applicant may reapply for certification.

    Rulemaking Authority 120.60(1), 943.03(4), 943.12(1), 943.14(3) FS.  Law Implemented 120.60(1), 943.12(3), (9), 943.14(3) FS. HistoryNew 7-29-01, Amended 11-5-02, 11-30-04, 3-27-06, 6-9-08, 3-13-13,________.

     

    11B-20.0017 Maintenance and Duration of Instructor Certifications.

    Documentation for instructors shall be maintained in the instructor’s file at the respective training school or agency.  Additionally, the training school or agency shall submit or transmit to Commission staff, through the Commission’s ATMS, an Instructor Compliance Application, form CJSTC-84, revised _________, November 8, 2007, hereby incorporated by reference, to verify compliance with the mandatory retraining requirements. Form CJSTC-84 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/CJST/Publications/Professionalism-Program-Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at (850) 410-8615.

    (1) through (8) No change.

    Rulemaking Authority 943.03(4), 943.12(1), 943.14(3) FS.  Law Implemented 943.12(3), (9), 943.14(3) FS.  HistoryNew 7-29-01, Amended 11-5-02, 11-30-04, 3-27-06, 3-21-07, 6-9-08, 6-3-10, 3-13-13, 5-29-14,______.

     

    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 10, 2015

    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: November 21, 2014

Document Information

Comments Open:
4/16/2015
Summary:
Revises the Training Report, form CJSTC-67; revises the Instructor Exemption, form CJSTC-82; specifies that CPR instructors may request certification to instruct in first aid if they possess an active CPR instructor certification from entities referenced in Rule 64J-1.022, F.A.C.; renumbers the paragraph to identify specific instructor applicant requirements.; prohibits a canine handler from becoming a Commission-approved canine instructor without the required experience as a criminal justice ...
Purpose:
11B-20.001(1)(a): Revises the Training Report, form CJSTC-67 to conform with the renumbering of subsections to Rule 11B-35.001(6)-(15). 11B-20.001(4): Incorporates the revised Instructor Exemption, form CJSTC-82, because of the renumbering of the rule section. 11B-20.0014(2)(d)5.: Clarifies that CPR instructors who possess an active CPR instructor certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), or other ...
Rulemaking Authority:
943.03(4), 943.12(1), 943.22(2)(h) FS.
Law:
943.22 FS.
Contact:
Joyce Gainous-Harris at 850-410-8615, or joycegainous-harris@fdle.state.fl.us, or write to Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Professionalism, 2331 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32308.
Related Rules: (4)
11B-20.001. Definitions and Minimum Requirements for General Certification of Instructors
11B-20.0014. Minimum Requirements for High-Liability and Specialized Topics Instructor Certification
11B-20.0016. Inspection of Instructor Certification Applications
11B-20.0017. Maintenance and Duration of Instructor Certifications