a permanent waiver of paragraph 11B-30.006(2)(a), F.A.C. from Brett Shively, Training Director, Florida Department of Corrections School #66 on behalf of Ray Cone. The Petitioner wishes to permanently waive that portion of the rule that states: ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

11B-30.006State Officer Certification Examination General Eligibility Requirements

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 17, 2016, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, received a petition for a permanent waiver of paragraph 11B-30.006(2)(a), F.A.C. from Brett Shively, Training Director, Florida Department of Corrections School #66 on behalf of Ray Cone. The Petitioner wishes to permanently waive that portion of the rule that states: Individuals who, within four years of beginning basic recruit training, have successfully completed a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, pursuant to paragraphs 11B-35.002(1)(a), (b) and (c), F.A.C. Petitioner states Ray Cone successfully completed a Commission approved Basic Recruit Training Program from December 14, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and achieved a passing score on the State Officer Certification Exam on March 2, 2016. Petitioner states that due to an administrative error in grading the end of block exam for Intake and Release, Mr. Cone had a score of 78% and not the required 80%. Petitioner states that Mr. Cone was retested on March 17, 2016 and achieved a passing score of 88%. Petitioner states that strict application of the rule creates a substantial hardship and violates principles of fairness because the DOC would not have the benefit of hiring Mr. Cone in a critically needed position and the added costs associated with Mr. Cone having to attend a Basic Recruit Program. Petitioner states the purpose of the underlying statute would be achieved if the waiver is granted.

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