a permanent waiver of Rule 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C., from Louis Mallory II. Petitioner wishes to permanently waive that portion of the Rule that states: (a) Within 4 years of the beginning date of a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 24, 2017, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement received a petition for a permanent waiver of subsection 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C., from Louis Mallory II. Petitioner wishes to permanently waive that portion of the Rule that states: (a) Within 4 years of the beginning date of a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, an individual shall successfully complete the program, achieve a passing score on the applicable State Officer Certification Examination, and gain employment, and certification as an officer. (b) An individual who fails to comply with the requirements in paragraph (4)(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. Successfully complete a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program pursuant to Rule 11B-35.002, F.A.C., or qualify for an exemption from a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, pursuant to Section 943.131(2), F.S., to include demonstration of proficiency in the High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Courses pursuant to Rule 11B-35.0024, F.A.C.; and 2. Achieve a passing score on the State Officer Certification Examination. In justification of his petition for waiver, Petitioner asserts that he completed a commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Course between February 6 and October 28, 2013, and that he subsequently passed the State Officer Certification Examination in January of 2014. Due to a family health crisis, Petitioner did not seek employment as a law enforcement officer until February 1, 2017, when he applied for employment with the Baker County Sheriff’s Office. Petitioner asserts that Baker County subsequently completed his background check and still wishes to employ him, despite the passing of his four-year employment period. Petitioner alleges that, should the waiver not be granted, Petitioner will suffer a substantial hardship as he would be unable to serve as a certified law enforcement officer until he completes another basic recruit training academy and passes another State Officer Certification Examination.

A copy of the Petition for Variance or Waiver may be obtained by contacting: Tina Culbertson, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Professionalism Division, P.O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, FL 32302 or by Telephone at [phone].