To implement newly created s. 265.0041, F.S. 11D-10.001(1)(a)-(e): Defines the minimum eligibility requirements for persons nominated for induction into the Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame. 11D-10.001(2): Defines certain positions ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

Division of Local Law Enforcement Assistance

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

11D-10.001Eligibility Requirements

11D-10.002Nomination Guidelines

11D-10.003Selection Committee

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To implement newly created Section 265.0041, F.S.

Paragraphs 11D-10.001(1)(a)-(e), F.A.C.: Defines the minimum eligibility requirements for persons nominated for induction into the Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame.

Subsection 11D-10.001(2), F.A.C.: Defines certain positions that are not eligible for nomination due to the nature of the position and the time period until eligibility.

Paragraphs 11D-10.002(1)(a)-(e), F.A.C.: Defines the nomination period for applications for induction into the Hall of Fame. Defines the professional associations from which nominations will be accepted and how many nominations each association may submit.

11D-10.002(2): Specifies that all nomination forms and supporting documents must be postmarked by August 31, and clarifies that any nominations postmarked after the deadline will not be accepted.

Paragraphs 11D-10.002(3)(a)-(e), F.A.C.: Defines the documents that must be included in the nomination package to be eligible for consideration.

Paragraph 11D-10.002(3)(a), F.A.C.: Incorporates the Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame Nomination, form FAME-1 into the rule pursuant to Joint Administrative Procedures Committee recommendation.

Subsection 11D-10.002(4), F.A.C.: Identifies optional documentation for inclusion in the nomination package.

Subsection 11D-10.002(5), F.A.C.: Defines that nomination packages are to include only one person per nomination. Also, defines the maximum number of pages that are to be included in a single nomination package.

Subsection 11D-10.002(6), F.A.C.: Defines when and how persons can be re-nominated if not selected for induction.

Subsection 11D-10.002(7), F.A.C.: Specifies that nomination packages become the property of the Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame and will not be returned to the association submitting the nomination.

Subsection 11D-10.003(1), F.A.C.: Defines the criteria used to review nomination packages.

Subsection 11D-10.003(2), F.A.C.: Establishes a Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame Selection Committee, and defines who will serve on the committee.

Subsection 11D-10.003(3), F.A.C.: Specifies that the Selection Committee will deliberate and select no more than 5 nominees in any given nomination cycle to submit to the Governor and Cabinet for consideration for induction into the Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame. Defines when the Governor and Cabinet receive nominees from the Selection Committee.

SUMMARY: This new rule chapter implements the newly created Section 265.0041, F.S. Defines the minimum eligibility requirements for nomination; defines certain positions that are not eligible for nomination and time period before eligibility for nomination; defines when and how many nominations can be accepted and who can submit nominations; clarifies that nominations must be postmarked by August 31 to be accepted; defines documents to be included in nomination packages; incorporates the Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame Nomination, form FAME-1; identifies optional documentation; defines length of nomination packages; specifies that only one person shall be included in a nomination package; defines when and how persons can be re-nominated; specifies the nomination package becomes the property of the Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame; defines the review process for nomination packages; defines the Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame Selection Committee; defines the number of nominees to be submitted to the Governor and Cabinet; and defines when nominees will be submitted to the Governor and Cabinet.

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 proposed rule is not expected to exceed any of the criteria set forth in Section 120.541(2)(a), F.S.

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: 265.0041(5) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 265.0041 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:

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 9:00 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: The Department at [phone] 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: Vicki Koenig, Chief of Policy and Special Programs, at [phone] 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:

 

11D-10 Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame

 

11D-10.001 Eligibility Requirements.

(1) Any person nominated for induction into the Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame shall meet the following minimum eligibility requirements:

(a) An active, retired, or deceased Florida law enforcement officer as defined in Section 943.10(1), F.S.;

(b) Born in Florida or adopted Florida as their home state pursuant to Section 222.17, F.S.;

(c) Served in the field of law enforcement in the State of Florida;

(d) Exhibited excellent character within the line of duty and to the community for which he/she served. For the purpose of this rule, the term excellent character means the officer has exhibited good moral character pursuant to Rule 11B-27.0011, F.A.C.; and

(e) Be of good reputation among peers and in the community served.

(2) Governor’s Office employees, state elected officials, and members of the Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame Selection Committee are ineligible for induction until two years after they have left their position.

Rulemaking Authority 265.0041(5), F.S.  Law Implemented 265.0041, F.S.  History – New ________________

 

11D-10.002 Nomination Guidelines.

(1) Between July 1 and August 31 of each calendar year, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement shall accept a maximum of three nominations from each of the following associations:

(a) Florida Police Chiefs Association,

(b) Florida Sheriffs Association,

(c) Florida Police Benevolent Association,

(d) Fraternal Order of Police, and

(e) State Law Enforcement Chiefs Association.

(2) All nomination forms and supporting documentation shall be postmarked no later than August 31.  Nominations postmarked after August 31 will not be considered.

(3) Nomination packages shall include the following to be eligible for consideration:

(a) Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame Nomination, form FAME-1, effective January 1, 2015, hereby incorporated by reference. Form FAME-1 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 the Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame coordinator at [phone].

(b) Summary of the nominee’s professional law enforcement history;

(c) Written two-page documentation describing why the nominee should be selected, to include a description of his/her contribution to law enforcement;

(d) Agency or department photograph; and

(e) Proof of the nominee’s outstanding performance, actions, accomplishments and character, to include any professional acts of excellence above and beyond minimum standards. Examples include letters of recommendation, official reports, statements, newspaper article(s), or other media archive historical references.

(4) Examples of additional information to include are a summary of civic contributions, humanitarian activities or other awards and honors bestowed on the nominee.

(5) Nomination packages shall not exceed 10 pages and shall include one person per nomination.

(6) Nominees not selected for induction are eligible to be nominated in subsequent years by one of the associations identifed in paragraph (1) of this rule section.

(7) All nomination packages become the property of the Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame and will not be returned.

Rulemaking Authority 265.0041(5), F.S.  Law Implemented 265.0041, F.S.  History – New ________________

 

11D-10.003 Selection Committee.

(1) Nominations for induction into the Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame will be reviewed to ensure nominations were received by the established deadline, nominees meet the eligibility requirements pursuant to Rules 11D-10.001(1), F.A.C, and the nomination package complies with the requirements of Rule 11D-10.002, F.A.C.

(2) A Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame Selection Committee is established.  The Selection Committee shall be comprised of an individual from each of the nominating organizations pursuant to Rule 11D-10.002(1), F.A.C.

(3) The Selection Committee shall deliberate and select no more than 5 nominees to be transmitted in January of each calendar year to the Governor and Cabinet for possible induction into the Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame.

Rulemaking Authority 265.0041(5), F.S.  Law Implemented 265.0041, F.S.  History – New ________________

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Vickie Koenig, Chief of Policy and Special Programs

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