11B-35.001(6)(a): Repeals Rule 11B-35.001(6) and (6)(a) because the rule duplicates Rule 11B-35.001(5) regarding paper copies of the curriculum for students enrolled in a basic recruit training program. 11B-35.001(6)-(15): Revises the paragraph ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

11B-35.001General Training Programs; Requirements and Specifications

11B-35.002Basic Recruit Training Programs for Law Enforcement, Correctional, and Correctional Probation

11B-35.0021Courses and Requirements for Basic Recruit Training, Advanced, Specialized and Instructor Training Requiring Proficiency Demonstration

11B-35.0024Student Performance in Commission-approved High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Courses and Instructor Training Courses Requiring Proficiency Demonstration

11B-35.007Specialized Training Program

11B-35.009Exemption from Basic Recruit Training

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Paragraph 11B-35.001(6)(a), F.A.C.: Repeals subsection 11B-35.001(6), and paragraph (6)(a), F.A.C. because the rule duplicates subsection 11B-35.001(5), F.A.C. regarding paper copies of the curriculum for students enrolled in a basic recruit training program.

Subsections 11B-35.001(6)-(15), F.A.C.: Revises the paragraph numbering of subsections 11B-35.001(6)-(15), F.A.C. because subsection 11B-35.001(6), and paragraph (6)(a), F.A.C. were repealed.

Paragraphs 11B-35.001(6)(b)-(d), F.A.C.: Removes word “Specified” to describe the Specialized Training Program Course and updates the paragraph reference.

Subparagraph 11B-35.001(8)(d)1., F.A.C.: Removes the Canine Team Training Course number 1112 from the list of Specialized Instructor Training courses because the course number 1112 retired, effective November 16, 2013.

Subparagraph 11B-35.001(8)(d)2., F.A.C.: Removes the Laser Speed Measurement Device Transition Operators Course for Radar Operators number 1113 from the list of Specialized Instructor Training courses, effective December 31, 2008.

Subparagraphs 11B-35.001(8)(d)2.-12., F.A.C.: Revises the paragraph numbering of subparagraphs 11B-35.001(8)(d)2.-12., F.A.C., because subparagraph number 2 was removed.

Subparagraph 11B-35.001(8)(d)13., F.A.C.: Includes the 16-hour Safe Handling of Firearms course number 2007 to the list of Specialized Training Program courses that require an end-of-course examination to provide training for the safe handling of firearms.

Subparagraph 11B-35.001(8)(d)14., F.A.C.: Includes the 40-hour District Courts of Appeal Marshal Minimum Standards Training Program course number 2008 to the list of Specialized Training Program courses requiring an end-of-course examination to provide training for the marshals in district courts of appeal.

Paragraph 11B-35.001(8)(e), F.A.C.: Includes language to exempt students from taking a written end-of-course examination for the physical fitness and officer wellness courses in the basic recruit training programs.

Paragraph 11B-35.001(10)(a), F.A.C.: Updates the Training Report, form CJSTC-67, to conform with the renumbering of subsections to Rule 11B-35.001(6)-(15).

Paragraph 11B-35.001(10)(b), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Academy Physical Fitness Standards Report, form CJSTC-67A, to conform with the renumbering of subsections to Rule 11B-35.001(6)-(15).

Paragraph 11B-35.001(10)(b), F.A.C.: Adds the new Florida Law Enforcement Academy Basic Recruit Training Program to replace the Traditional Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program.

Subparagraph 11B-35.001(10)(d)8., F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Instructor Exemption, form CJSTC-82, to conform with the renumbering of subsections to subsections 11B-35.001(6)-(15), F.A.C..

Subparagraph 11B-35.001(10)(d)13, F.A.C.: Revises the paragraph subsection reference by changing from subsection 11B-35.001(15), F.A.C. to subsection 11B-35.001(14), F.A.C., because of the renumbering of subsections 11B-35.001(6)-(15), F.A.C..

Subparagraph 11B-35.001(10)(d)14., F.A.C.: Updates the paragraph subsection reference, revises the Physical Fitness Assessment, form CJSTC-75B to include language to require students to receive a physical examination and complete the Physical Fitness Assessment form CJSTC-75B prior to beginning a Basic Recruit Training Program.

Subparagraph 11B-35.001(11)(c)2., F.A.C.: Provides a generic reference to physical fitness and officer wellness courses to minimize future rule changes; and exempts the physical fitness and officer wellness courses from being competency-based.

Paragraph 11B-35.001(12)(b), F.A.C.: Changes the paragraph reference number because of the paragraph numbering and repealed paragraphs 11B-35.001(6) and (6)(a), F.A.C..

11B-35.001(13), F.A.C.: Changes the paragraph reference number because of the paragraph numbering and repealed paragraphs 11B-35.001(6). and paragraph (6)(a), F.A.C..

Paragraph 11B-35.001(14)(b), F.A.C.: Removes the specific designation of “CMS Law Enforcement, Florida CMS Correctional, and Florida Correctional Probation” and retains the wording of “Basic Recruit Training Programs” to reduce future rule revisions.

Paragraph 11B-35.001(14)(c), F.A.C.: Clarifies that cross-over students have already participated in physical fitness training in a previous basic recruit training program and adds language to advise that physical fitness tests are not required for Cross-over or Auxiliary Basic Recruit Training Programs.

Subparagraph 11B-35.002(1)(a)7., F.A.C.: Retires the obsolete Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Law Enforcement Academy Basic Recruit Training Program number 1191, effective June 30, 2014, and replaces with the new Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy Basic Recruit Training Program number 2003, effective July 1, 2014.

Subparagraph 11B-35.002(1)(a)10., F.A.C.: Retires the obsolete Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program number 1179, effective June 30, 2014, and replaces with the new Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy Basic Recruit Training Program number 2004, effective July 1, 2014.

Subparagraph 11B-35.002(1)(a)14., F.A.C.: Adds the new Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy Basic Recruit Training Program number 2003, effective July 1, 2014, to replace the June 30, 2014 retired Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Law Enforcement Academy Basic Recruit Training Program number 1191.

Subparagraph 11B-35.002(1)(a)15, F.A.C..: Adds the new Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy Basic Recruit Training Program number 2004, effective July 1, 2014, to replace the June 30, 2014 retired Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program number 1179.

Subparagraph 11B-35.002(1)(b)6., F.A.C.: Retires the obsolete Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 1192, effective June 30, 2014, and replaces with the new Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 2005, effective July 1, 2014.

Subparagraph 11B-35.002(1)(b)11., F.A.C.: Adds the new Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 2005, effective July 1, 2014, to replace the June 30, 2014 retired Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 1192.

Subparagraph 11B-35.002(1)(c)7., F.A.C.: Retires the obsolete Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program number 1184 because it is no longer used in the curriculum, effective June 30, 2014.

Paragraph 11B-35.002(2)(b), F.A.C.: Makes grammatical change by replacing “has not complied” with “fails to comply”.

Subparagraph 11B-35.002(6)(d)4., F.A.C.: Adds the new Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy number 2003, effective July 1, 2014, to replace the June 30, 2014 retired Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program number 1191.

Subparagraph 11B-35.002(6)(d)5., F.A.C.: Retires the obsolete Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program number 1191, effective June 30, 2014, and replaces with the new Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy Basic Recruit Training Program number 2003, effective July 1, 2014.

Subparagraph 11B-35.002(6)(d)6., F.A.C.: Adds the new Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy number 2004, effective July 1, 2014, to replace the June 30, 2014 retired Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program number 1179.

Subparagraph 11B-35.002(6)(d)7., F.A.C.: Retires the obsolete Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program number 1179, effective June 30, 2014, and replaces with the new Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy Basic Recruit Training Program number 2004, effective July 1, 2014.

Subparagraph 11B-35.002(6)(e)4., F.A.C.: Adds the new Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 2005, effective July 1, 2014, to replace the June 30, 2014 retired Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 1192.

Subparagraph 11B-35.002(6)(e)5., F.A.C.: Retires the obsolete Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 1192, effective June 30, 2014, and replaces with the new Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 1192, effective July 1, 2014.

Paragraphs 11B-35.0021(6)(a)-(b):, F.A.C. Adds the new Safe Handling of Firearms course number 2007 to the list of courses requiring demonstration of proficiency skills.

Paragraph 11B-35.0021(8)(a), F.A.C.: Adds the new Safe Handling of Firearms course number 2007 as a Specialized Training Program Course that requires no more than six students actively engaged on a firearms range for each Commission-certified firearms instructor.

Paragraph 11B-35.0021(8)(d), 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 an entity referenced in Rule 64J-1.022, F.A.C., are permitted to instruct CPR in the CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers Course. The CPR instructor certification may be used to meet the required instructor to student ratio for demonstration of CPR proficiency skills only in the CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers Course.

Paragraph 11B-35.0021(8)(h), F.A.C.: Clarifies the instructor to student ratio for instruction of the Underwater Police Science and Technology course number 077, from three to two qualified safety divers per instructor, for the use of qualified safety divers to clarify the use of qualified safety divers and the separation between student and instructor.

Paragraph 11B-35.0021(8)(i), F.A.C.: Clarifies that the reference to “canine team patrol” is no longer used in the Canine Team Training Course number 1198.

Paragraph 11B-35.0021(8)(j), F.A.C.: Clarifies that an individual who is allowed to assist instructors with canine practical exercises must be approved by the training center director or designee; and the individual shall not be included as an instructor to comply with the instructor to student ratio requirements.

Paragraph 11B-35.0024(3), F.A.C.: Adds the new Safe Handling of Firearms course number 2007 as a Specialized Training Program Course that requires demonstration of proficiency skills.

Subparagraph 11B-35.0024(3)(a)3, F.A.C..: Clarifies that law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation basic recruit students are required to complete the CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics Course and are subject to chemical agent contamination, regardless of a specified basic recruit training program.

Paragraphs 11B-35.0024(3)(e)-(i), F.A.C.: Adds paragraph 11B-35.0024(3)(e), F.A.C., to include the Safe Handling of Firearms course number 2007 and revises the paragraph numbering of Rule 11B-35.0024(3)(e)-(i), F.A.C..

11B-35.0024(4), F.A.C.: Clarifies that the new Role-play Scenarios for Facilitative Learning course number 2001 requires demonstration of proficiency skills and adds the new Role-play Scenarios for Facilitative Learning course number 2001 to the list of basic recruit, advanced, specialized instructor, or specialized training program courses.

Paragraph 11B-35.0024(4)(j), F.A.C.: Updates the Criminal Justice Diver Performance Evaluation form CJSTC-19 to change the qualified safety divers per instructor from three to two and they shall not be enrolled as students in the course in which they are assisting or be included as an instructor in compliance with the instructor to student ratio.

Paragraph 11B-35.0024(4)(k), F.A.C.: Revises the Canine Performance Evaluation form CJSTC-83 to update the paragraph reference and include additional demonstration of proficiency requirements for canines and canine team handlers.

Paragraph 11B-35.0024(4)(l), F.A.C.: Revises the course name for the Canine Team Training Course number 1198 to be consistent with the course name throughout the rules.

Subparagraph 11B-35.0024(4)(l)2., F.A.C.: Clarifies the course “number 1198” is entitled Canine Team Training Course to identify the course.

Subparagraph 11B-35.0024(4)(l)2., F.A.C.: Updates the Canine Team Instructor Performance Evaluation form CJSTC-20 to clarify that the demonstration of proficiency evaluation is for the Canine Team Training Instructor Course number 1199.

Paragraph 11B-35.0024(4)(m), F.A.C.: Adds the new Role-play Scenarios for Facilitative Learning course number 2001, and provides student academic performance that requires an instructor to score at least 85% on the written end-of-course examination.

Paragraph 11B-35.007(3)(r), F.A.C.: Adds the new specialized instructor Role-play Scenarios for Facilitative Learning course number 2001, to provide current Commission-certified general instructors with training on how to use role-play exercise effectively in both basic and post-basic instruction for practical training and application of concepts.

Subsection 11B-35.007(4), F.A.C.: Revises the paragraph numbering of subsection 11B-35.007(4), F.A.C. to remove retired specialized courses and add new specialized courses.

Paragraph 11B-35.007(4)(b)-(f), F.A.C.: Retires the Human Diversity In-service Training for Professionalism and Ethics number 1126; Human Diversity In-service Training for Interdependent Relationships number 1127; Human Diversity In-service Training for Reducing Inter-group Conflict number 1128; Human Diversity In-service Training for Reducing Inter-group Conflict number 1129; and Human Diversity In-service Training for Specialized Topics in Diversity number 1130, because the courses are no longer used based on the training survey results.

Paragraph 11B-35.007(4)(i), F.A.C.: Adds the new effective date of 11/7/13 to the Canine Team Training Course number 1198, to ensure that officers are receiving the current course instruction.

Paragraph 11B-35.007(4)(aa), F.A.C.: Creates the new specialized training Property Repossession Processes course number 2002 to provide law enforcement officers with property repossession training.

Paragraph 11B-35.007(4)(bb), F.A.C.: Provides current Commission-certified canine instructors with updates related to the new Canine Team Training Course number 1198 and the new Canine Team Training Instructor Course number 1199.

Paragraph 11B-35.007(4)(cc), F.A.C.: Provides law enforcement officers with training on how to demonstrate proficiency in handling a firearm to ensure safety and familiarity with handguns and long guns.

Paragraph 11B-35.007(4)(dd), F.A.C.: Adds the 40-hour District Courts of Appeal Marshal Minimum Standards Training Program course number 2008 to the list of Specialized Training Program courses.

Paragraph 11B-35.009(3)(a)-(c), F.A.C.: Changes the name of form CJSTC-76 from "Equivalency-of-Training" to "Exemption-From-Training" to mirror language in statute.

Paragraph 11B-35.009(5), F.A.C.: Revises the name of the Exemption-From-Training form CJSTC-76 to mirror language in statute.

Paragraph 11B-35.009(6), F.A.C.: 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 statute.

SUMMARY: Repeals subsection 11B-35.001(6) and paragraph (6)(a), F.A.C. because the rule duplicates subsection 11B-35.001(5), F.A.C.; renumbered subsections 11B-35.001(6)-(15), F.A.C. because subsection 11B-35.001(6) and paragraph (6)(a), F.A.C. were repealed; removes unnecessary word “Specified” to describe the Specialized Training Program Course and updates the paragraph reference in this rule section; Retired the Canine Team Training Course number 1112, effective November 16, 2013; retired the Laser Speed Measurement Device Transition Operators Course for Radar Operators number 1113, effective December 31, 2008; revises the paragraph numbering of subparagraphs 11B-35.001(8)(d)2.-12., F.A.C.; adds the 16-hour Safe Handling of Firearms course number 2007 to the list of Specialized Training Program courses requiring an end-of-course examination; Adds the 40-hour District Courts of Appeal Marshal Minimum Standards Training Program course number 2008 to the list of Specialized Training Program courses requiring an end-of-course examination; adds language to eliminate the need for students to take an end-of-course examination for physical fitness and officer wellness hours completed during the basic recruit training program; revises the Training Report, form CJSTC-67, to update the renumbered rule section; revises the Academy Physical Fitness Standards Report, form CJSTC-67A to update the renumbered rule section; replaces the Traditional Correctional Basic Recruit Training with the new Florida Law Enforcement Academy Basic Recruit Training Program because the course is no longer used; revises the Instructor Exemption, form CJSTC-82 to update the renumbered rule section; changes the subsection reference for consistency with the paragraph renumbering; changes the paragraph subsection reference and incorporates the revised the Physical Fitness Assessment, form CJSTC-75B to add language for students to receive a physical examination prior to beginning a Basic Recruit Training Program; removes the specific name of the Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Training Course and replaces with a generic reference; changes the paragraph reference number for consistency with other rule sections; removes the specific course titles and uses a generic term that encompasses all disciplines to reduce future rule revisions; adds language to advise that physical fitness tests are not required for Cross-over or Auxiliary Basic Recruit Training Programs; adds the new Correctional and Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy Basic Recruit Training Programs to replace the retired Basic Recruit Training Programs; adds the new Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program to replace the retired Basic Recruit Training Program; updates grammar; includes the new Safe Handling of Firearms course number 2007 as a Specialized Training Program Course that requires demonstration of proficiency skills; specifies the use of active CPR instructor certifications to meet the required instructor to student ratio to demonstrate CPR proficiency skills; updates the use of qualified safety divers and the separation between student and instructor; renames the “canine team patrol” to “canine team”; requires law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation basic recruit students to complete the CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics Course; requires students to demonstrate proficiency in handling handguns and long guns; specifies that an individual must be approved by the training center director or designee to assist instructors with canine practical exercises; includes the new Safe Handling of Firearms course number 2007 to the list of Specialized Training Program Courses; removes reference to “Florida CMS” for Law Enforcement, Correctional, and Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Programs; revises the paragraph numbering of paragraphs 11B-35.0024(3)(e)-(i), F.A.C., because paragraph (e) was added to include the Safe Handling of Firearms course number 2007; adds the new Role-play Scenarios for Facilitative Learning course number 2001 to the list of basic recruit, advanced, specialized instructor, or specialized training program courses; revises the Criminal Justice Diver Performance Evaluation form CJSTC-19; updates the Canine Performance Evaluation form CJSTC-83; revises the course name for the Canine Team Training Course number 1198; adds “number 1198” to the Canine Team Training Course to identify the course number; revises the Canine Team Instructor Performance Evaluation form CJSTC-20; adds the new Role-play Scenarios for Facilitative Learning course number 2001; provides current Commission-certified general instructors with training on how to use role-play exercise effectively; revises the paragraph numbering of subsection 11B-35.007(4), F.A.C. to remove retired specialized courses and add new specialized courses; removes the Human Diversity courses number 1126, number 1127, number 1128, number 1129, and number 1130, because the courses are no longer used; includes the new effective date of the Canine Team Training Course number 1198, to ensure that officers are receiving the current course instruction; provides law enforcement officers with property repossession training; adds the new specialized instructor Canine Team Training Instructor Update course number 1199 for specialized instructor training; adds the new specialized training Safe Handling of Firearms course number 2007; provides training for the marshals in district courts of appeal; and 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 statute.

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), (2), 943.17, 943.14(3) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 943.12, 943.17, 943.12(5), 943.175, 943.25, 943.131(2) 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, at 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], or [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 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-35.001 General Training Programs; Requirements and Specifications.

(1) through (5) No change.

(6) For the Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program, Cross-Over Programs to Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program, and CMS Law Enforcement Auxiliary Prerequisite Course effective April 1, 2008, the training center director shall:

(a) Ensure that each student is taught from and has printed class materials to include the current copy of the curriculum and CJSTC Course Summary.  These materials are to be provided prior to or at the start of the program.

(6)(7) Training center directors shall ensure that instructors are delivering the current Commission-approved training programs in compliance with Commission rules.

(7)(8) Training curricula and delivery requirements shall be maintained for Commission-approved Basic Recruit, Advanced, and Specialized Training Programs within the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Professionalism Program.

(8)(9) Student academic performance in courses.

(a) No change.

(b) The terms “successfully completed” and “successfully complete” are denoted with a “Pass” on the completed Training Report form CJSTC-67 and are defined as follows: A student enrolled in a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program shall achieve a score of no less than 80% on each of the written end-of-course examinations, exclusive of demonstration of proficiency skills in the Basic Recruit Training Courses. A student enrolled in a Commission-approved Advanced or Specified Specialized Training Program Course pursuant to subparagraph (8)(9)(d)1.-13. of this rule section shall achieve a score of no less than 80% on the written end-of-course examination. A student enrolled in a Specialized Instructor Training Course shall achieve a score of no less than 85% on the written end-of-course examination, exclusive of demonstration of any proficiency skills.

(c) The training center director or designee is responsible for the development, maintenance, and administration of comprehensive end-of-course examinations. The training center director or designee is authorized to develop, maintain, and administer additional academic tests for courses and is not limited to only the utilization of a comprehensive end-of-course examination. Training schools shall maintain examinations for Commission-approved Basic Recruit, Advanced, Specialized Instructor Training, and Specified Specialized Training Program Courses, pursuant to subparagraph (8)(9)(d)1.-13. of this rule section and in compliance with the administration, confidentiality, and security requirements of subsections 11B-35.0085(2) - (5), F.A.C.

(d) Specialized Instructor Training Courses outlined in subsection 11B-35.007(3), F.A.C., and the following Specified Specialized Training Program Courses require an end-of-course examination:

1.	1112 1198	Canine Team Training Course (Retired 11/6/13) Canine Team Training Course	400 480
2.	1113	Laser Speed Measurement Device (LSMD) Transition Operators Course for Radar Operators (Retired 12/31/08)	12
2.3.	1132	Parking Enforcement Specialist for Civilians	16
34.	1133	Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for Civilians	80
4.5.	732	Traffic Control Officer for Civilians	8
5.6.	851	Breath Test Operator Course	16
6.7.	951	Breath Test Operator Renewal Course	4
7.8.	850	Agency Inspector Course	24
8.9.	950	Agency Inspector Renewal Course	6
9.10.	1134	Criminal Justice Officer Ethics Course	8
10.11.	1135	Crimes Against Children	24
11.12.	1136	Domestic Violence	8
12.13.	1137	Violent Crime Investigator Training Course	40
13.	2007	Safe Handling of Firearms	16
14.	2008	District Courts of Appeal Marshal Minimum Standards Training Program	40

(e) End-of-course examinations shall be developed and administered for each course in a basic recruit training program based on the learning objectives in each course, with the exception of the physical fitness and officer wellness courses.

(9)(10) Implementation of the new Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program. The Commission is preparing a significant update to the Commission-approved Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program to be implemented in 2015. This program and courses are based on a statewide job-task analysis and provides an enhanced learning environment. Delivery of the program shall comply with the requirements set forth in the Commission’s new approved Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Curriculum.

(10)(11) Reporting requirements for Commission-approved Basic Recruit, Advanced, and Specialized Training Program Courses are as follows:

(a) The training center director or designee shall determine the beginning and ending dates of each Basic Recruit Training Program, and within thirty days following the class starting date shall forward a Training Report, form CJSTC-67, revised _____, effective ______ November 8, 2007, hereby incorporated by reference _________, to Commission staff through the Commission’s Automated Training Management System (ATMS).  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 [phone].

(b) Following the completion of a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, Advanced Training Program Course, or Instructor Training Course, the training center director or designee shall, within thirty days of the program or course completion date, electronically transmit a completed Training Report form CJSTC-67, or transmit an updated CJSTC-67 form through the Commission’s ATMS.  Submission of the Academy Physical Fitness Standards Report, form CJSTC-67A, revised ____, effective ______ created November 8, 2007, hereby incorporated by reference, is required for the Florida CMS Law Enforcement, Florida Law Enforcement Academy, Florida Correctional Probation, Traditional Correctional, and Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Programs within thirty days of the course completion. Form CJSTC-67A 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 [phone].

(c) No change.

(d) The training center director or designee shall ensure that the records for Commission-approved Basic Recruit, Advanced, and Specialized Training Program Courses are maintained in the course file within the training school.  Each course shall be subject to audit by Commission staff.  Such records shall, at a minimum, include:

1. through 7. No change.

8. List of course instructor(s) to include full name and a copy of the instructor’s current ATMS Global Profile Report filed alphabetically in a master file, or maintained in the course file, or completion of Instructor Exemption, form CJSTC-82, revised ____, effective ______ December 16, 2010, (effective 3/2013), hereby incorporated by reference ______, if applicable. 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 [phone].

9. through 12. No change.

13. Form CJSTC-67A for Basic recruit Training Programs pursuant to subsection 11B-35.001(14)(15), F.A.C.

14. For Basic Recruit Training Programs, proof of compliance with Sections 943.14(7) and 943.17(1)(g), F.S., and subsection 11B-35.001(14)(b) 11B-35.0011(2), F.A.C., which includes a completed Physical Fitness Assessment, form CJSTC-75B, revised ___, effective ____ created November 8, 2007, hereby incorporated by reference _______. Form CJSTC-75B 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 [phone].

15.through 16. No change.

(11)(12) Student attendance requirements for Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Programs outlined in subsection 11B-35.002(1), F.A.C., Specialized Training Programs outlined in subsection 11B-35.007(1), F.A.C., and Advanced Training Program Courses outlined in paragraph 11B-35.006(1)(b), F.A.C.

(a) through (b) No change.

(c) Competency-Based Instruction. The Commission approves competency-based instruction in the delivery of basic recruit training programs, specialized training program courses, specialized instructor training courses, and courses created from specialized goals and objectives, defined in subparagraph (12)(c)1., of this rule section.

1. No change.

2. Training schools are permitted to use competency-based instruction for courses within the basic recruit training programs except for the physical fitness and officer wellness courses. the Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Training Course.  Basic recruit students shall participate in 100% of the required hours in the Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Course. The delivery of basic recruit training programs shall adhere to total program hours. 

3. No change.

(12)(13) Student Re-examination Policy for Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program Courses.

(a) No change.

(b) Exclusive of the Commission’s Basic Recruit Training Courses requiring proficiency demonstration and re-examinations in paragraph (12)(13)(a) of this rule section, a student may be granted one written end-of-course re-examination during a single Basic Recruit Training Program. Students, who have failed the written end-of-course examination after a second attempt, shall be deemed to have failed the course.

(c) No change.

(13)(14) Student re-examination policy for Commission-approved Advanced and Specialized Training Program Courses. A student who has failed a written end-of-course examination in a Commission-approved Advanced or Specialized Training Program Course may be granted a re-examination of the course by the training center director as set forth in paragraph (12)(13)(a) of this rule section. Each training school shall develop its own administrative procedures for processing a student’s request for a re-examination as set forth in subsection (12)(13) of this rule section.  Training school procedures for processing student requests for re-examination shall be documented and maintained on file at the training school for review by Commission staff and the student.

(14)(15) Basic Recruit Student Physical Fitness Program.

(a) No change.

(b) Basic Recruit Student Physical Fitness Test and Chemical Agent Exposure. Prior to beginning a Florida CMS Law Enforcement, Florida CMS Correctional, or Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program, a student shall receive a physical examination and complete the Physical Fitness Assessment form CJSTC-75B, which shall be maintained in the student or course file at the training school.

(c) A student shall complete the physical fitness program to successfully complete a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program. The student shall complete the physical fitness test within the first two weeks of beginning a basic recruit training program and complete a second physical fitness test within the final two weeks of a basic recruit training program. The physical fitness tests are not required for cross-over or auxiliary basic recruit training programs.

(15)(16) Proof of course completion. A training school shall, within thirty days following the completion of a Commission-approved Basic Recruit, Advanced, or Specialized Training Program Course, provide to a student who has successfully completed the program, a certificate, which shall contain at a minimum, the name of the training school, the student’s name, the dates of the program or course, the number of program or course hours, the title of the Basic Recruit, Advanced, or Specialized Training Program Course, and the current training center director’s signature.  Basic Recruit Training Completion Certificates shall contain the Curriculum Version Number for the course taught. The training school shall provide a certificate to a student who has successfully completed a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, and the student shall be required to pass the State Officer Certification Examination.

Rulemaking Authority 943.03(4), 943.12(1), (2), 943.17 FS.  Law Implemented 943.12, 943.17 FS.  History–New 12-13-92, Amended 8-7-94, 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-35.002 Basic Recruit Training Programs for Law Enforcement, Correctional, and Correctional Probation.

(1) There are established by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, Basic Recruit Training Programs (BRTP) that provide the minimum required knowledge and proficiency skills necessary for officer employment and certification pursuant to Sections 943.10(1) - (3), F.S. Individuals who apply for employment as a Florida law enforcement, correctional, or correctional probation officer, shall successfully complete one of the following Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Programs:

(a)	Law Enforcement Discipline

1. through 6. No change.

7.

1191

Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Law Enforcement BRTP

489

E-7/1/12 R-6-30-14

8. through 9. No change.

10.

1179

Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Law Enforcement BRTP

579

E-4/1/08 U-7/1/12 R-6-30-14

11. through 13. No change.

14.	2003	Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy	515	E-7/1/14
15.	2004	Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy	567	E-7/1/14

 

(b)	Correctional Discipline

1. through 5. No change.

6.

1192

Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional BRTP

156

E-7/1/12 R-6/30/14

7. through 10. No change.

11.

2005

Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional BRTP

172

E-7/1/14

 

(c)	Correctional Probation Discipline

1. through 6. No change.

7.

1184

Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Correctional Probation BRTP

130

E-4/1/08 U-7/1/12 R-6/30/14

8. No change.

(2)(a) 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 (SOCE) pursuant to Rule 11B-30.0062, F.A.C., and gain employment and certification as an officer.

(b) An individual who fails to comply has not complied with the requirements in paragraph (2)(a) of this rule section for the discipline in which the training was completed, within four years of the date of beginning such training, shall as a condition for obtaining employment comply with the following:

1. through 2. No change.

(3) through (5) No change.

(6) Commission-approved Basic Recruit Cross-Over Training Programs. The Commission has established basic recruit cross-over training programs to provide lateral movement of officers between criminal justice disciplines.

(a) through (c) No change.

(d) Law Enforcement Cross-Over Basic Recruit Training Programs. 

1. through 3. No change.

4. Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy number 2003 (Effective July 1, 2014). An individual, who has successfully completed the Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program and passed the SOCE, shall complete the following courses to satisfy the training requirements to become a law enforcement officer:

	Course Title	Course Hours
a.	Overview of Law Enforcement	64
b.	Interactions In Crisis Situations	10
c.	Reporting Procedures	32
d.	Fundamentals Of Patrol	35
e.	Calls For Service	36
f.	Criminal Investigations	50
g.	Crime Scene To Courtroom	35
h.	Critical Incidents	44
i.	Traffic Stops	30
j.	DUI Traffic Stops	24
k.	Traffic Crash Investigations	32
l.	Cross-Over Program Updates	8
m.	CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations	48
n.	Dart-Firing Stun Gun	8
o.	Cross-Over Handgun Transition Course	24
p.	Correctional Cross-over to Law Enforcement Officer Wellness	35
	TOTAL	515

5.4. Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program number 1191 (Retired June 30, 2014). Effective July 1, 2012). An individual, who has successfully completed the Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program and passed the SOCE, shall complete the following courses to satisfy the training requirements to become a law enforcement officer:

	Course Name	Course Hours
a.	Correctional Cross-Over to Law Enforcement Introduction and Legal Overview	48.0
b.	Correctional Cross-Over to Law Enforcement Human Interaction and Communications	56.0
c.	Correctional Cross-Over to Law Enforcement Response to Human Issues	24.0
d.	Patrol 1	58.0
e.	Correctional Cross-Over to Law Enforcement Patrol 2	20.0
f.	Crime Scene Investigations	24.0
g.	Criminal Investigations	56.0
h.	Traffic Stops	24.0
i.	DUI Traffic Stops	24.0
j.	Traffic Crash Investigations	32.0
k.	Cross-Over Program Updates	8.0
l.	CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations	48.0
m.	Dart-Firing Stun Gun	8.0
n.	Correctional Cross-Over to Law Enforcement Officer Wellness	35.0
o.	Cross-Over Handgun Transition Course	24.0
	TOTAL	489.0

6. Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy number 2004 (Effective July 1, 2014). An individual who has successfully completed the Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program and passed the SOCE, shall complete the following courses to satisfy the training requirements to become a law enforcement officer:

	Course Title	Course Hours
a.	Overview of Law Enforcement	64
b.	Law Enforcement Report Writing	28
c.	Fundamentals of Patrol	35
d.	Responding to Calls for Service	47
e.	Criminal Investigations	50
f.	Crime Scene Procedures	27
g.	Critical Incidents	44
h.	Traffic Stops	30
i.	DUI Traffic Stops	24
j.	Traffic Crash Investigations	32
k.	Cross-Over Program Updates	8
l.	CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations	48
m.	Dart-Firing Stun Gun	8
n.	CMS Criminal Justice Firearms	80
o.	Correctional Probation Cross-Over to Law Enforcement Officer Wellness	42
	TOTAL	567

7.5. Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program number 1179 (Retired June 30, 2014). Effective July 1, 2012). An individual who has successfully completed the Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program and passed the SOCE, shall complete the following courses to satisfy the training requirements to become a law enforcement officer:

	Course Name	Course Hours
a.	Correctional Cross-Over to Law Enforcement Introduction and Legal	47.0
b.	Correctional Cross-Over to Law Enforcement Communications	56.0
c.	Correctional Cross-Over to Law Enforcement Human Issues	32.0
d.	Patrol 1	58.0
e.	Patrol 2	40.0
f.	Crime Scene Investigations	24.0
g.	Criminal Investigations	56.0
h.	Traffic Stops	24.0
i.	DUI Traffic Stops	24.0
j.	Traffic Crash Investigations	32.0
k.	CMS Criminal Justice Vehicle Operations	48.0
l.	Dart-Firing Stun Gun	8.0
m.	CMS Criminal Justice Firearms	80.0
n.	Cross-Over Program Updates	8.0
o.	Correctional Probation Cross-Over to Law Enforcement Officer Wellness	42.0
	TOTAL	579.0

(e) Correctional Cross-Over Basic Recruit Training Programs.

1. through 3. No change.

4. Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 2005 (Effective July 1, 2014). An individual, who has successfully completed the Law Enforcement Officer Basic Recruit Training Program and passed the SOCE, shall complete the following courses to satisfy the training requirements to become a correctional officer:

Course Title	Course Hours
Overview of Corrections	14
Officer Safety	16
Facility and Equipment	8
Intake and Release	18
Supervising in a Correctional Facility	40
Supervising Special Populations	20
Law Enforcement Cross-Over to Correctional Responding to Incidents and Emergencies	12
Cross-Over Program Updates	8
Cross-Over Handgun Transition Course	24
Law Enforcement Cross-over to Correctional Officer Wellness	12
TOTAL	172

5.4. Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional BRTP number 1192 (Retired June 30, 2014). Effective July 1, 2012). An individual, who has successfully completed the Law Enforcement Officer Basic Recruit Training Program and passed the SOCE, shall complete the following courses to satisfy the training requirements to become a correctional officer:

	Course Name	Course Hours
a.	Law Enforcement Cross-Over to Correctional Introduction and Legal	22.0
b.	Law Enforcement Cross-Over to Correctional Officer Safety	14.0
c.	Facility and Equipment	8.0
d.	Law Enforcement Cross-Over to Correctional Procedures	14.0
e.	Supervising in a Correctional Facility	40.0
f.	Law Enforcement Cross-Over to Correctional Supervising Special Populations	14.0
g.	Cross-Over Program Updates	8.0
h.	Law Enforcement Cross-Over to Correctional Officer Wellness	12.0
i.	Cross-Over Handgun Transition Course	24.0
	TOTAL	156.0

6.5. Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Traditional Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 1182 (Retired June 30, 2012).

7.6. Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 1193 (Effective July 1, 2012). An individual, who has successfully completed the Correctional Probation Officer Basic Recruit Training Program and passed the SOCE, shall complete the following courses to satisfy the training requirements to become a correctional officer:

a. through j. No change.

(f) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 943.03(4), 943.12(1), (2), 943.17 FS.  Law Implemented 943.12, 943.17 FS.  History–New 12-13-92, Amended 1-10-94, 8-7-94, 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, 5-21-12, 3-13-13, 5-29-14,__________.

 

11B-35.0021 Courses and Requirements for Basic Recruit Training, Advanced, Specialized, and Instructor Training Requiring Proficiency Demonstration.

(1) through (5) No change.

(6) Specialized Training Program Courses: Canine Team Training Course, number 1198.

(a) Canine Team Training Course, number 1198.

(b) Safe Handling of Firearms course, number 2007.

(7) No change.

(8) Instructor to student ratios for instruction of proficiency skills in High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Program Courses, DUI Traffic Stops, High-Liability Instructor Training Courses, Specialized Instructor Courses, Advanced Training Program Courses, and Specialized Training Program Courses, requiring proficiency demonstration.

(a) For instruction of the CMS Criminal Justice Firearms Course, Cross-Over Handgun Transition Course, or CMS Firearms Instructor Course, or Safe Handling of Firearms course, there shall be no more than six students actively engaged on a firearms range for each Commission-certified firearms instructor. One rangemaster shall supervise all range activity while training is actively engaged. The rangemaster shall be a Commission-certified firearms instructor and shall not be included as an instructor to comply with the instructor to student ratio requirements.  Discretionary course of fire shall be conducted with a one-to-one instructor to student ratio.  Actively engaged is defined as “a student on the firing range handling a weapon.”

(b) through (c) No change.

(d) For instruction of the CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers Course and CMS First Aid Instructor Course, at least one Commission-certified CMS First Aid Instructor shall be required for every ten students actively engaged in the practical and performance areas of the training. Actively engaged is defined as “a student involved in the practical performance of any first aid skills training.” CPR iInstructors, who possess an active valid CPR iInstructor cCertification from the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), or other an entity referenced in Rule 64J-1.022, F.A.C., are permitted to instruct CPR only in the CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers Course and may the CMS First Aid Instructor Course, or be used to meet the required instructor to student ratio for demonstration of CPR proficiency skills only in the CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers Course. these courses. The instructor to student ratio shall match the prerequisites set forth in the approved CPR course certification requirements. A copy of the Instructor Exemption Application form CJSTC-82 and a copy of the CPR instructor’s active valid CPR Instructor Certification shall be maintained in the course file.  Form CJSTC-82 can be obtained at by contacting Commission staff at [phone] or at the following FDLE Internet address http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/CJST/Publications/Professionalism-Program-Forms.aspx.

(e) through (g) No change.

(h) For instruction of the Underwater Police Science and Technology course, there shall be at least one Commission-certified Criminal Justice Diving Instructor for each eight students actively engaged in water activities.  Training centers are permitted to use qualified safety divers in assisting the instructor with water exercises.  For each qualified safety diver, two additional students are permitted to actively engage in water activities. A maximum of two three qualified safety divers are permitted per instructor. Qualified safety divers shall not be enrolled as students in the course in which they are assisting and shall not be included as an instructor to comply with the instructor to student ratio requirements. Actively engaged is defined as “a student in the water participating in the practical performance of any dive activities.” Qualified safety diver is defined as “an individual who possesses a current Advanced Open Water Dive Certification, is an active or former member of a criminal justice dive team, and is approved by the training center director or designee to assist the instructor with water exercises.” A copy of the Instructor Exemption form CJSTC-82 shall be maintained in the course file.

(i) For instruction of the Canine Team Training Course number 1198, there shall be at least one Commission-certified instructor for eight student canine teams while actively engaged in canine team patrol activities.  Individuals with three years of documented experience working with canines and approved by the training center director or designee are allowed to assist in canine exercises and assist the instructor during practical exercises and shall not be included as an instructor to comply with the instructor to student ratio requirements. Actively engaged is defined as a student canine team actively working and performing practical exercises. A canine team is defined as a student handler and a canine. A copy of the Instructor Exemption form CJSTC-82 shall be maintained in the course file. 

(j) For instruction of the Canine Team Training Instructor Course number 1199, there shall be at least one Commission-certified instructor for eight student canine teams while actively engaged in canine team patrol activities.  Individuals approved by the agency head or training center director or designee are allowed to assist in canine exercises and assist the instructor during practical exercises and shall not be included as an instructor to comply with the instructor to student ratio requirements. Actively engaged is defined as a student canine team actively working and performing practical exercises. A copy of the Instructor Exemption form CJSTC-82 shall be maintained in the course file.

Rulemaking Authority 943.03(4), 943.12(1), (2), 943.14(3), 943.17 FS.  Law Implemented 943.12(5), 943.17 FS.  History–New 12-13-92, Amended 1-2-97, 7-7-99, 8-22-00, 7-29-01, 11-5-02, 11-30-04, 3-21-07, 6-9-08, 9-28-09, 3-13-13, 5-29-14, _________.

 

11B-35.0024 Student Performance in Commission-approved High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Courses, Instructor Training Courses, and Specialized and Advanced Training Program Courses Requiring Proficiency Demonstration.

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) Successful completion and demonstration of proficiency skills is required for each of the following high-liability courses:  CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics Course, CMS Defensive Tactics Instructor Course, CMS Criminal Justice Firearms Course, Cross-Over Handgun Transition Course, CMS Firearms Instructor Course, Safe Handling of Firearms course, CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations Course, CMS Vehicle Operations Instructor Course, CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers Course, and CMS First Aid Instructor Course.

(a) CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics Course.

1. through 2. No change.

3. A basic recruit student shall be subject to chemical agent contamination as described in the CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics Course. Prior to beginning a Florida CMS Law Enforcement, Florida CMS Correctional, or Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program, a student shall complete the Physical Fitness Assessment form CJSTC-75B. This form verifies that there are no known medical conditions that would prevent a student from participating in chemical agent contamination. A student who has provided the training school with documentation of prior chemical agent exposure that includes chemical agent contamination and working through the effects of chemical agent contamination in a training environment, shall be exempt from this requirement.

(b) through (c) No change.

(d) CMS Firearms Instructor Course.

1. through 2. No change.

(e) Safe Handling of Firearms course.  A student enrolled in the Safe Handling of Firearms course shall achieve a score of 80% on the required written end-of-course examination.  Students shall demonstrate all Firearms Handling Proficiency Skills for the safe handling of handguns (both revolver and semiautomatic pistol) and long guns (both shotgun and semiautomatic rifle/carbine) at 100%.  The results shall be recorded on the required Firearms Handling Performance Evaluation form CJSTC-21, created ___, effective ____, hereby incorporated by reference __.  Form CJSTC-21 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 [phone]. Form CJSTC-21 shall be maintained in the student or course file.

(f)(e) CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers Course.

1. through 2. No change.

(g)(f) CMS First Aid Instructor Course.

1. through 2. No change.

(h)(g) CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations Course.

1. through 2. No change.

(i)(h) CMS Vehicle Operations Instructor Course.

1. through 2. No change.

(4) Successful completion and demonstration of proficiency skills is required for each of the following basic recruit, advanced, specialized instructor, or specialized training program courses:  DUI Traffic Stops, Speed Measurement Course, Speed Measurement Instructor Course, Breath Test Instructor Course, Breath Test Instructor Renewal Course, Breath Test Operator Course, Breath Test Operator Renewal Course, Agency Inspector Course, Agency Inspector Renewal Course, Underwater Police Science and Technology course, Canine Team Training Course, and Canine Team Training Instructor Course, and Role-play Scenarios for Facilitative Learning.

(a) through (i) No change.

(j) Underwater Police Science and Technology course number 077. A student shall achieve a score of no less than 80% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required proficiency skills at 100%, with the results recorded on the required Criminal Justice Diver Performance Evaluation form CJSTC-19, revised created ___________ November 7, 2013, effective 5/2014, hereby incorporated by reference ______.Form CJSTC-19 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 [phone].  A copy of the completed form shall be provided to the student and the original shall be maintained in the course file.

(k) Canine Team Training Course number 1198. A handler shall achieve a score of no less than 80% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required proficiency skills at 100%, with the results recorded on the required Canine Performance Evaluation form CJSTC-83, revised _____, effective ______ November 7, 2013, effective 5/2014, hereby incorporated by reference _______. Form CJSTC-83 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 [phone]. A copy of the completed form shall be provided to the student and the original maintained in the course file.

(l) Canine Team Training Instructor Course number 1199.

1. An instructor student shall complete the Canine Team Training Instructor Course requirements pursuant to Rule 11B-20.0014, F.A.C., to instruct the Canine Team Training Course number 1198 and Canine Team Training Instructor Course number 1199.

2. An instructor student shall achieve a score of no less than 85% on the required written end-of-course examination, demonstrate instruction of one classroom topic from the Canine Team Training Course number 1198, and demonstrate instructing field exercises in obedience, criminal apprehension, building search, area search, and tracking and trailing from the Canine Team Training Course number 1198, with the results recorded on the required performance evaluation form. A copy of the completed Canine Team Instructor Performance Evaluation form CJSTC-20, revised created ____, effective _____ November 7, 2013, effective 5/2014, hereby incorporated by reference ______, shall be provided to the student and the original form CJSTC-20 maintained in the instructor student course file. Form CJSTC-20 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 [phone]. A copy of the completed form shall be provided to the student and the original maintained in the course file.

(m) Role-play Scenarios for Facilitative Learning course number 2001. An instructor student shall achieve a score of no less than 85% on the required written end-of-course examination. There are no proficiency requirements for this course.

Rulemaking Authority 943.03(4), 943.12(1), (2) FS.  Law Implemented 943.12, 943.17 FS.  History–New 2-17-93, Amended 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, 3-13-13, 5-29-14, __________.

 

11B-35.007 Specialized Training Program.

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) Specialized Instructor Training Courses pursuant to paragraph (1)(b) of this rule section. The following Specialized Instructor Training Courses are developed and approved by the Commission for instructor training and shall be delivered in their entirety by a training school for an individual to qualify to apply as a Commission-certified instructor.

(a) through (q) No change.

(r)

2001

Role-play Scenarios for Facilitative Learning

16

(4) Commission-approved Specialized Training Program Courses pursuant to paragraph (1)(c) of this rule section. The following Commission-approved Specialized Training Program Courses are developed and approved by the Commission and have not been designated as Commission-approved Advanced Training Program Courses:

(a) No change.

(b)	1126	Human Diversity In-service Training for Professionalism and Ethics	4
(c)	1127	Human Diversity In-service Training for Interdependent Relationships	8
(d)	1128	Human Diversity In-service Training for Reducing Inter-group Conflict	4
(e)	1129	Human Diversity In-service Training for Reducing Inter-group Conflict	4
(f)	1130	Human Diversity In-service Training for Specialized Topics in Diversity	4
(b)(g)	1144	Human Interaction Course	16
(c)(h)	1131	Human Diversity In-service Training for Discriminatory Profiling and Professional Traffic Stops	4
(d)(i)	1112 1198	Canine Team Training Course (Retired 11/6/13) Canine Team Training Course (Effective 11/7/13)	400 480
(e)(j)	1113	Laser Speed Measurement Device (LSMD) Transition Operators Course for Radar Operators (Retired 12/31/08)	12
(f)(k)	1132	Parking Enforcement Specialist for Civilians	16
(g)(l)	1133	Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for Civilians	80
(h)(m)	732	Traffic Control Officer for Civilians	8
(i)(n)	1134	Criminal Justice Officer Ethics Course	8
(j)(o)	1135	Crimes Against Children	24
(k)(p)	1136	Domestic Violence	8
(l)(q)	1137	Violent Crime Investigator Training Course	40
(m)(r)	808	CMS Field Training Officer Transition Course (Retired 12/31/08)	8
(n)(s)	1140	Basic Incident Command System (ICS) Course	6
(o)(t)	1141	Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) Course	18
(p)(u)	1142	Advanced Incident Command System (ICS) Course	14
(q)(v)	1149	Special Populations	32
(r)(w)	1150	Problem-Solving Model: SECURE	6
(s)(x)	1160	Dart-Firing Stun Gun	8
(t)(y)	1167	CMS General Instructor Update Course (Retired 12/31/10)	4
(u)(z)	1169	CMS Defensive Tactics and Firearms Instructor Update Course (Retired 12/31/10)	6
(v)(aa)	1185	Elder Abuse Investigations	4
(w)(bb)	1189	Physical Fitness Trainer Course	32
(x)(cc)	1194	Responding to Veterans	16
(y)(dd)	1195	Public Safety Telecommunications for Law Enforcement Officers	40
(z)(ee)	1197	STEP Course for Red Light Cameras	40
(aa)	2002	Property Repossession Processes	2
(bb)	2006	Canine Team Training Instructor Update Course	24
(cc)	2007	Safe Handling of Firearms	16
(dd)	2008	District Courts of Appeal Marshal Minimum Standards Training Program	40

(5) through (7) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 943.03(4), 943.12(1), (2) FS.  Law Implemented 943.175, 943.25 FS.  History–New 12-13-92, Amended 8-7-94, 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, 5-21-12, 3-13-13, 5-29-14, _______.

 

11B-35.009 Exemption from Basic Recruit Training.

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) For individuals who request an exemption from a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, the employing agency or Criminal Justice Selection Center shall:

(a) Verify that the applicant’s law enforcement training is comparable to the Commission’s Florida Law Enforcement Academy for which the exemption is requested, and at a minimum reflects successful completion of training, pursuant to the Exemption-From-Equivalency-of-Training form CJSTC-76, for the topics of Legal, Interactions in a Diverse Community, Interviewing and Report Writing, Patrol (including Fundamentals, Calls for Service, and Critical Incidents), Criminal Investigations (including Crime Scene and Courtroom), Traffic Stops, Traffic Crash Investigations, Vehicle Operations, First Aid or equivalent, Firearms, and Defensive Tactics. 

(b) Verify that the applicant’s correctional officer training is comparable to the Commission’s Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program whenever an exemption is requested, and at a minimum reflects successful completion of training , pursuant to the Exemption-From-Equivalency-of-Training form CJSTC-76, for the topics of Legal, Communications, Officer Safety, Facility and Equipment, Intake and Release, Supervising in a Correctional Facility, Supervising Special Populations, Responding to Incidents and Emergencies, Firearms, Defensive Tactics, and First Aid or Equivalent.

(c) Verify that the applicant’s correctional probation officer training is comparable to the Commission’s Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program whenever an exemption is requested, and at a minimum reflects successful completion of training, pursuant to the Exemption-From-Equivalency-of-Training form CJSTC-76, for the topics of Legal, Interpersonal Communication Skills, Caseload Management, Supervision, Investigations, Management Information Systems, Defensive Tactics, and First Aid or equivalent.

(d) through (e) No change.

(4) No change.

(5) Documentation requirements for out-of-state, federal, and inactive Florida Officers. Upon verification of an individual’s request for exemption of training, pursuant to this rule section, an employing agency or Criminal Justice Selection Center shall submit to Commission staff a completed Exemption-From-Equivalency-of-Training, form CJSTC-76, revised ____, effective _____, November 7, 2013, effective 5/2014, hereby incorporated by reference ________, for out-of-state, federal, and inactive Florida Officers. Form CJSTC-76 CMS 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 [phone]. Supporting documentation verifying the individual’s compliance with comparable basic recruit training and sworn criminal justice experience pursuant to this rule section shall be maintained on file by the employing agency or Criminal Justice Selection Center and submitted to Commission staff for review. The agency shall be notified of the approval or denial of the requested exemption of certification in writing within 30 working days. Any appeal of denial of exemption is governed by Section 120.57, F.S.

(6) High-Liability Basic Recruit Training proficiency skills requirements for out-of-state, federal, or inactive Florida officers. Prior to applying for certification, an out-of-state or federal officer, or inactive Florida officer, who is exempt from completing a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, pursuant to Section 943.131(2), F.S., shall demonstrate proficiency in the required High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Proficiency Skills of vehicle operations, firearms, defensive tactics, and first aid, pursuant to Rule 11B-35.0024, F.A.C., for the discipline for which certification is sought. Such officers shall achieve a passing score on the State Officer Certification Examination, pursuant to Rule 11B-30.0062, F.A.C., and paragraph 11B-30.008, F.A.C. Demonstration of proficiency in the required High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Proficiency Skills and passing the State Officer Certification Examination shall be completed within one year after notification of approval of the Exemption-From-Equivalency-of-Training form CJSTC-76. Individuals who do not complete the required demonstration of proficiency in the High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Proficiency Skills and achieve a passing score on the State Officer Certification Examination within one year, are permitted to apply for another exemption from training, pursuant to Section 943.131(2), F.S., provided they meet the eligibility requirements outlined in Section 943.131(2), F.S.  Upon demonstration of proficiency in the required High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Proficiency Skills, the training school shall complete an Exemption-From-Equivalency-of-Training Proficiency Demonstration, form CJSTC-76A, revised ____, effective ______, December 16, 2010, (effective 5/2012), hereby incorporated by reference _______, and provide a copy to the officer of form CJSTC-76A.  Form CJSTC-76A 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 [phone]. The training center director or designee shall, within thirty days of course completion, electronically transmit a completed Training Report form CJSTC-67 through the Commission’s ATMS, or submit an updated form CJSTC-67.

(7) through (9) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 943.03(4), 943.12(1), (2) FS.  Law Implemented 943.131(2) FS.  History–New 1-2-97, Amended 7-7-99, 11-5-02, 11-30-04, 3-27-06, 3-21-07, 6-9-08, 5-21-12, 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