To revise the general training requirements and specifications for competency-based training. To revise the required demonstration of proficiency skills in basic recruit training programs for students transferring from one training school to another....

 

DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
11B-35.001: General Training Programs; Requirements and Specifications
11B-35.002: Basic Recruit Training Programs for Law Enforcement, Correctional, and Correctional Probation
11B-35.0021: High-Liability Proficiency Courses for Basic Recruit Training and Instructor Training
11B-35.0023: Student Transfers within Basic Recruit Training Programs
11B-35.0024: Student Performance in Commission-approved High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Courses and High-Liability Instructor Training Courses
11B-35.003: Basic Recruit Training Programs for Law Enforcement, Correctional, and Correctional Probation Auxiliary Training
11B-35.006: Advanced Training Program
11B-35.007: Specialized Training Program
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To revise the general training requirements and specifications for competency-based training. To revise the required demonstration of proficiency skills in basic recruit training programs for students transferring from one training school to another. To revise the performance requirements for basic recruit training courses and instructor training courses. To revise the required demonstration of proficiency skills and student to instructor ratio requirements for basic recruit training, specialized instructor training, and specialized training courses. To revise basic recruit training program courses, specialized training program courses, specialized instructor training courses. To revise/create performance evaluation forms CJSTC-3, CJSTC-4 CMS, CJSTC-5 CMS, CJSTC-6 CMS, CJSTC-7 CMS, CJSTC-10, CJSTC-13, and to revise form CJSTC-70.
SUMMARY: Rule 11B-35.001: To increase the written end-of-course examination passing scores and clarify the requirements to retake an academy examination. To increase the written end-of-course examination passing score for Advanced and Specialized Training Courses from 75% to 80%. To increase the written end-of-course examination passing score for Specialized Instructor Training Courses from 75% to 85%. To clarify the process for granting a “first attempt” and “second attempt” for passing a written end-of-course examination and demonstration of proficiency skills in the high-liability topics. To clarify the use of “competency-based instruction” for basic recruit training programs and Commission-approved specialized instructor training program courses. To clarify the use of “competency-based instruction” for basic recruit training programs and Commission-approved specialized instructor training program courses. To revise form CJSTC-3. To revise the Role-Play Practicum Check Sheet form CJSTC-3 and add the Dart-Firing Stun Gun course # CJK_0422 and the role-play practicum scenarios, to add the Department of Education’s common course numbers to each of the role-play course names, and to update the instructions on the form.
Rule 11B-35.002 and 11B-35.0023: To revise the process for a student who transfers to another training school. To revise the CMS Firearms Performance Evaluation form CJSTC-4 CMS and Rule 11B-27.0023, F.A.C., to remove the requirement that an individual complete the proficiency skills designated as “CMS New,” and requires that the student demonstrate the required proficiency skills at the time of the requested transfer. The training center director shall evaluate the student’s completed performance evaluation form(s) and ensure the student meets the current proficiency standards. This will ensure that a student completes the most current proficiency skills prior to transferring to a different training school. To add a new basic recruit training course and course number. To add the new DUI Traffic Stops course number CJK_0083 in the Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program number 1177, and to the Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program cross-over courses, numbers 1178 and 1179. To add new CJK numbers required by the Department of Education. To add a new CJK number, required by the Department of Education, for Criminal Justice Legal 1, Criminal Justice Legal 2, Criminal Justice Communications, Interpersonal Skills 1, Interpersonal Skills 2, Emergency Preparedness, and Correctional Operations, in the Traditional Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 502.
Rule 11B-35.0021: To revise the title of Rule 11B-35.0021, F.A.C., to better describe the rule language contained in that rule section. To add the new DUI Traffic Stops course to the Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Programs. To add the new DUI Traffic Stops course number CJK_0083 to the Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program number 1177, and add the Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program cross-over courses numbers 1178 and 1179. Housekeeping revisions. To add course numbers to existing course names for ease of finding the correct course. To add the new category of “Specialized Instructor Courses.” To add the required demonstration of proficiency requirements for the Speed Measurement Instructor Course number 1159. To revise the student to instructor ratio for defensive tactics and to add a student to instructor ratio for instruction of the Speed Measurement Instructor Course. To revise the student to instructor ratio for instruction of defensive tactics from 10 to 8 with the lead instructor included in the ratio. To add a student to instructor ratio for instruction of the Speed Measurement Instructor Course number 1159.
Rule 11B-35.0024: To revise the rule section title. To revise the title of the Rule 11B-35.0024, F.A.C., to better describe the rule language contained in that rule section. To clarify existing rule language. To change “cognitive knowledge” to “written end-of-course examination,” throughout all rules sections for consistency with terminology used by the training schools. To change “demonstration of high-liability proficiency skills” to “demonstration of proficiency skills” throughout all rule sections to clarify the proficiency skills process, i.e., “demonstration of proficiency skills in the high-liability topics of vehicle operations, defensive tactics, first aid, and firearms.”
To increase the written end-of-course examination passing score for specialized instructor training courses and the passing score for demonstration of proficiency skills. To increase the written end-of-course examination for Specialized Instructor Training Courses listed in Rule 11B-35.007, F.A.C., from 75% to 85%. To increase the proficiency demonstration for firearms instructors from 80% to 85%. To clarify the process for granting a “first attempt” and “second attempt” for successfully passing a written end-of-course examination and demonstration of proficiency skills in the high-liability topics. To add proficiency demonstrations for the DUI Traffic Stops course number CJK_0083 in a basic recruit training program and for the Speed Measurement Instructor course number 1159 (specialized instructor course). To add rule language to require that a basic recruit student achieve a score of no less than 80% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required proficiency skills at 100% for the DUI Traffic Stops course number CJK_0083. To add rule language to require that an instructor student achieve a score of no less than 85% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required proficiency skills at 100% for the Speed Measurement Instructor course number 1159. To revise and add CJSTC forms. To revise the CMS Firearms Performance Evaluation form CJSTC-4 CMS; CMS First Aid Performance Evaluation form CJSTC-5 CMS; CMS Defensive Tactics Performance Evaluation form CJSTC-6 CMS; CMS Vehicle Operations Performance Evaluation form CJSTC-7 CMS; Speed Measurement Device Instructor Field Evaluation form CJSTC-10; and to create the DUI Traffic Stops Performance Evaluation form CJSTC-13.
Rule 11B-35.003: To clarify the curriculum and high-liability training requirements for completing Auxiliary Officer Basic Recruit Training. To add detailed curriculum and high-liability training requirements for becoming a certified auxiliary officer. To clarify that the Auxiliary Officer Prerequisite Course shall be taught at a Commission-certified training school. Housekeeping revisions. To update rule references.
Rule 11B-35.006: Housekeeping revisions. To retire the Laser Speed Measurement Operators Course for Law Enforcement. To remove redundant rule language. To repeal form CJSTC-8. To repeal the Radar Operator Performance Report form CJSTC-8 because the form is no longer needed.
Rule 11B-35.007: To update the Specialized Instructor Training Program Course list and the Specialized Training Program Course list. To transfer the CMS General Instructor Update Course and the CMS Defensive Tactics and Firearms Instructor Update Course from the Specialized Instructor Training Courses list to the Specialized Training Program Course list. The transferred courses are Commission-approved Specialized Training Program Courses developed and approved by the Commission that have not been designated as Commission-approved Advanced Training Program Courses. To change the name of the Speed Measurement Instructor Course for Law Enforcement Officers number 1159 to Speed Measurement Instructor Course number 1159. To add the new Florida General Instructor Techniques Course number 1186 (specialized instructor training course). To update the Specialized Training Program Course List. To add the Elder Abuse Investigations number 1185 (specialized training program course) to the Specialized Training Program Course List. To reduce the required hours in the Breath Test Operator Course from 24 to 16 hours and reduce the Breath Test Operator Renewal Course from 6 to 4 hours.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 943.03(4), 943.12(1), (2), 943.14(3), 943.17 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 943.12, 943.12(5), 943.17, 943.17(1), 943.17(1)(a), 943.175, 943.25 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: July 21, 2009, 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, 2331 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Donna Hunt at [phone] or [e-mail].

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) No change.

(b) Conduct student role-play practicums, as required in the curriculum, and report the results on a Role-Play Practicum Check Sheet, form CJSTC-3, revised October 30, 2008 created November 8, 2007, hereby incorporated by reference. This form shall be completed by an instructor and maintained in the student or course file at the training school.

(7) through (8) No change.

(9) Student academic performance in courses.

(a) Each training center director shall make available to its students and Commission staff a written copy of its performance standards.

(b) 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 cognitive end-of-course examinations, exclusive of demonstration of proficiency skills in the High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Courses. A student enrolled in a Commission-approved Advanced or Specified Specialized Training Program Course pursuant to subparagraphs (d)1.-13. of this rule section shall achieve a score of no less than 80% 75% on the written cognitive end-of-course examination, exclusive of demonstration of proficiency skills. 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 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 (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:

 

	Course Number	Course Title	Course Hours
1.	1112	Canine Team Training Course	400
2.	1113	Laser Speed Measurement Device (LSMD) Transition Operators Course for Radar Operators (Retired To be retired 12/31/08)	12
3.	1132	Parking Enforcement Specialist for Civilians	16
4.	1133	Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for Civilians	80
5.	732	Traffic Control Officer for Civilians	8
6.	851	Breath Test Operator Course	24
7.	951	Breath Test Operator Renewal Course	6
8.	850	Agency Inspector Course	24
9.	950	Agency Inspector Renewal Course	6
10.	1134	Criminal Justice Officer Ethics Course	8
11.	1135	Crimes Against Children	24
12.	1136	Domestic Violence	8
13.	1137	Violent Crime Investigator Training Course	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.

(10) through (11) No change.

(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) The training center director or designee shall maintain daily student attendance records for each training course. A training school shall have a written copy of its attendance policy available for review by students and Commission staff.

(b) Each student shall attend all sessions of a training course except for absences approved by the training center director. The training center director shall maintain in the student or course file at the training school, documentation specifying the reason for excused absence(s). Students shall be responsible for class work missed during absences. The training center director shall determine the content and quantity of makeup work. Documentation of the student’s make-up work shall be signed by the training center director and maintained in the student or course file at the training school.

(c) The Commission approves competency-based instruction in the delivery of basic recruit training and instructor training courses defined in subparagraph (12)(c)1. of this rule section the delivery of High-Liability Basic Recruit Training High-Liability Courses and CMS Instructor Courses as “competency-based” instruction. Competency-based instruction is defined as “curriculum that uses specific objectives and performance-based learning to achieve performance standards, in lieu of established contact hours.”

1. Competency-based instruction is defined as “curriculum that uses specific objectives and performance-based learning to achieve performance standards, in lieu of established contact hours” in a delivery format that ensures that the training school delivers all curriculum materials.

2. Training schools are permitted to use competency-based instruction for courses within the basic recruit training programs except 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. Training schools are permitted to use competency-based instruction for Commission-approved Instructor Courses.

(d) The Commission approves the delivery of courses within its Basic Recruit Training Programs in a delivery format that ensures the training school delivers all curriculum materials and adheres to the required program hours, however, basic recruit students shall participate in 100% of the required hours in the Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Training course.

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

(a) A student shall achieve a passing score, pursuant to subsection 11B-35.001(9), F.A.C., on all end-of-course examinations in a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program to successfully complete a program. A student who has failed a written cognitive end-of-course examination may be granted a re-examination by the training center director if:

1. There is technical difficulty in the administration of the test.

2. A condition of the student adversely impacts the student’s ability to achieve a passing score on an end-of-course examination.

3. The end-of-course testing instrument is shown to be invalid.

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

(c) The training center director is authorized to approve a student’s request for re-examination.

(14) Student re-examination policy for Commission-approved Advanced and Specialized Training Program Courses. A student who has failed a written cognitive 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 (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 (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.

(15) through (17) No change.

Rulemaking Specific 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,________.

 

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
	Program Number	Basic Recruit Training Programs	Program Hours	Retired (R) Effective(E)
1.	002	Traditional Law Enforcement BRTP	672	R-6/30/04
2.	224	CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement BRTP	770	R-3/31/08
3.	1177	Florida CMS Law Enforcement BRTP	770	E-4/1/08
4.	222	Traditional Correctional Cross-Over to Traditional Law Enforcement BRTP	172	R-3/31/05
5.	1143	Traditional Correctional Cross-Over to CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement BRTP	444	R-3/31/08
6.	1178	Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Law Enforcement BRTP	457	E-4/1/08
7.	223	Traditional Correctional Probation Cross-Over to Traditional Law Enforcement BRTP	412	R-3/31/06
8.	1157	Traditional Correctional Probation Cross-Over to CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement BRTP	554	R-3/31/08
9.	1179	Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Law Enforcement BRTP	529	E-4/1/08
10.	211	Law Enforcement Auxiliary Officer BRTP	317	R-3/31/08
11.	1180	CMS Law Enforcement Auxiliary Officer BRTP	319	E-4/1/08

 

 

(b)	Correctional Discipline
	Program Number	Basic Recruit Training Programs	Program Hours	Retired (R) Effective(E)
1.	502	Traditional Correctional BRTP	552	E-4/1/08
2.	555	Traditional Law Enforcement Cross-Over to Traditional Correctional BRTP	156	R-3/31/06
3.	556	Traditional Correctional Probation Cross-Over to Traditional Correctional BRTP	256	R-3/31/08
4.	1155	CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Cross-Over to Traditional Correctional BRTP	199	R-3/31/08
5.	1181	Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Traditional Correctional BRTP	199	E-4/1/08
6.	1182	Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Traditional Correctional BRTP	256	E-4/1/08
7.	501	Correctional Auxiliary Officer BRTP	254	E-1/1/97

 

 

(c)	Correctional Probation Discipline
	Program Number	Basic Recruit Training Programs	Program Hours	Retired (R) Effective(E)
1.	602	Traditional Correctional Probation BRTP	412	R-8/31/07
2.	1176	Florida Correctional Probation BRTP	465	E-4/1/08
3.	667	Traditional Correctional Cross-Over to Traditional Correctional Probation BRTP	172	R-3/31/08
4.	660	Traditional Law Enforcement Cross-Over to Traditional Correctional Probation BRTP	134	R-3/31/06
5.	1156	CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Cross-Over to Traditional Correctional Probation BRTP	112	R-3/31/08
6.	1183	Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Correctional Probation BRTP	172	E-4/1/08
7.	1184	Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Correctional Probation BRTP	112	E-4/1/08
8.	NA	Correctional Probation Auxiliary BRTP; there is no course. To become certified as a Correctional Probation Auxiliary Officer, pursuant to subsection 11B-35.003(7), F.A.C., a basic recruit student shall complete the Correctional Probation BRTP, pursuant to paragraph (8)(c) of this rule section.	NA	NA

 

(2) through (4) No change.

(5) High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Courses, pursuant to Rule 11B-35.0024, F.A.C., successfully completed at a training school, shall be transferable from one training school to another, or from on Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program to another, pursuant to Rule 11B-35.0024, F.A.C. A basic recruit student who requests transfer of successfully completed High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Course(s) shall have completed the high-liability training designated as “CMS New in the High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Course for which the training is requested.

(5)(6) Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Programs. Pursuant to Section 943.12, F.S., Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Programs establish the minimum required entry-level training for law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers. Individuals who are requesting employment as an officer, and have not had previous basic recruit training or have not been certified as an officer in the discipline for which certification is sought, and have met the requirements of Sections 943.13(1)-(8) and (11), 943.14(7), and 943.17(1)(g), F.S., shall successfully complete a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program pursuant to this rule section. The Commission’s Basic Recruit Training Programs are:

(a) No change.

(b) Traditional Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 502:

	Course Name	Course Number	Course Hours
1.	Criminal Justice Legal 1	CJK_0270 CJD_770	46.0
2.	Criminal Justice Legal 2	CJK_0271 CJD_771	22.0
3.	Criminal Justice Communications	CJK_0272 CJD_772	42.0
4.	Interpersonal Skills 1	CJK_0283 CJD_773	62.0
5.	Interpersonal Skills 2	CJK_0101 CJD_750	50.0
6.	CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics	CJK_0051	80.0
7.	CMS Criminal Justice Firearms	CJK_0040	80.0
8.	CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers	CJK_0031	40.0
9.	Emergency Preparedness	CJK_0480 CJD_741	26.0
10.	Correctional Operations	CJK_0102 CJD_752	64.0
11.	Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Training	CJK_0280	40.0
		Total	552.0

 

(c) through (d) No change.

(e) Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program number 1177 (Effective April 1, 2008):

 

	Course Name	Course Number	Course Hours
1.	Introduction to Law Enforcement	CJK_0007	11.0
2.	Legal	CJK_0008	69.0
3.	Communications	CJK_0017	76.0
4.	Human Issues	CJK_0011	40.0
5.	Patrol 1	CJK_0061	58.0
6.	Patrol 2	CJK_0062	40.0
7.	Crime Scene Investigations	CJK_0076	24.0
8.	Criminal Investigations	CJK_0071	56.0
9.	Traffic Stops	CJK_0082 CJK_0081	24.0 48.0
10.	DUI Traffic Stops	CJK_0083	24.0
11.10.	Traffic Crash Investigations	CJK_0086	32.0
12.11.	CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations	CJK_0020	48.0
13.12.	CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers	CJK_0031	40.0
14.13.	CMS Criminal Justice Firearms	CJK_0040	80.0
15.14.	CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics	CJK_0051	80.0
16.15.	Dart-Firing Stun Gun	CJK_0422	8.0
17.16.	Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Training	CJK_0096	60.0
		Total	770.0

 

(f) No change.

(7) through (c) No change.

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

1. through 2. No change.

3. Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program number 1178 (Effective April 1, 2008). An individual who has successfully completed the Correctional Officer 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 Number	Course Hours
a.	Correctional Cross-Over to Law Enforcement Introduction and Legal	CJK_0221	47.0
b.	Correctional Cross-Over to Law Enforcement Communications	CJK_0222	56.0
c.	Correctional Cross-Over to Law Enforcement Human Issues	CJK_0223	32.0
d.	Patrol 1	CJK_0061	58.0
e.	Patrol 2	CJK_0062	40.0
f.	Crime Scene Investigations	CJK_0076	24.0
g.	Criminal Investigations	CJK_0071	56.0
h.	Traffic Stops	CJK_0082 CJK_0081	24.0 48.0
i.	DUI Traffic Stops	CJK_0083	24.0
j.i.	Traffic Crash Investigations	CJK_0086	32.0
k.j.	CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations	CJK_0020	48.0
l.k.	Dart-Firing Stun Gun	CJK_0422	8.0
m.l.	Cross-Over Correctional to Law Enforcement CMS High-Liability. (End-of-course examination is not required for CJK_0212)	CJK_0212	8.0
	Total		457.0

 

4. Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program number 1179 (Effective April 1, 2008). 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 law enforcement officer:

	Course Name	Course Number	Course Hours
a.	Correctional Cross-Over to Law Enforcement Introduction and Legal	CJK_0221	47.0
b.	Correctional Cross-Over to Law Enforcement Communications	CJK_0222	56.0
c.	Correctional Cross-Over to Law Enforcement Human Issues	CJK_0223	32.0
d.	Patrol 1	CJK_0061	58.0
e.	Patrol 2	CJK_0062	40.0
f.	Crime Scene Investigations	CJK_0076	24.0
g.	Criminal Investigations	CJK_0071	56.0
h.	Traffic Stops	CJK_0082 CJK_0081	24.0 48.0
i.	DUI Traffic Stops	CJK_0083	24.0
j.i.	Traffic Crash Investigations	CJK_0086	32.0
k.j.	CMS Criminal Justice Vehicle Operations	CJK_0020	48.0
l.k.	Dart-Firing Stun Gun	CJK_0422	8.0
m.l.	CMS Criminal Justice Firearms	CJK_0040	80.0
	Total		529.0

 

(e) No change.

(f) through (e) No change.

Rulemaking Specific 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,________.

 

11B-35.0021 High-Liability Proficiency Courses for Basic Recruit Training and Instructor Training Requiring Proficiency Demonstration.

(1) High-Liability Basic Recruit High-Liability Training Courses:

(a) CMS Criminal Justice Firearms, course number CJK_0040 Course.

(b) CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations, course number CJK_0020 Course.

(c) CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics, course number CJK_0051 Course.

(d) CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers, course number CJK_0031 Course.

(2) DUI Traffic Stops, course number CJK_0083.

(3)(2) High-Liability Instructor High-Liability Training Courses:

(a) CMS Firearms Instructor Course, number 801.

(b) CMS Vehicle Operations Instructor Course, number 800.

(c) CMS Defensive Tactics Instructor Course, number 802.

(d) CMS First Aid Instructor Course, number 1114.

(4) Specialized Instructor Training Courses: Speed Measurement Instructor Course, number 1159.

(5)(3) Applicants shall complete the training requirements set forth in subsections subsection 11B-20.0014(2)-(3), F.A.C., to become certified by the Commission to instruct in the high-liability topics of firearms, vehicle operations, defensive tactics, and first aid, and speed measurement.

(6)(4) Instructor to student ratios for instruction of proficiency skills in High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Courses and Iinstructor Training Courses requiring proficiency demonstration courses.

(a) For instruction of the CMS Criminal Justice Firearms Course or CMS Firearms Instructor 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) For instruction of the CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations Course or CMS Vehicle Operations Instructor Course, there shall be at least one Commission-certified vehicle operations instructor for each vehicle actively engaged on a driving range. One rangemaster shall supervise all range activity while training is actively engaged. Actively engaged is defined as “a vehicle that is at the point between the start and end of an exercise.” Returning from or being in route to a driving range or course shall not be considered as actively engaged. The rangemaster shall be a Commission-certified vehicle operations instructor and shall not be included as an instructor to comply with the instructor to vehicle ratio requirements.

(c) For instruction of the CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics Course or CMS Defensive Tactics Instructor Course, there shall be one lead defensive tactics instructor that shall be counted in the instructor to student ratio of for each class plus one Commission-certified defensive tactics instructor for every eight ten students actively engaged in defensive tactics. Actively engaged is defined as “a student engaged in the practical performance of any one of the approved defensive tactics techniques.”

(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 Instructors, who possess a valid CPR Instructor Certification from 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 and the CMS First Aid Instructor Course, or be used to meet the required instructor to student ratio for demonstration of proficiency in 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 instructor’s valid CPR Instructor Certification shall be maintained in the instructor’s file.

(e) For instruction of the Speed Measurement Instructor Course, there shall be one Commission-certified Speed Measurement Instructor for each class. Speed Measurement Device Operators are authorized to instruct the practical exercises in the Speed Measurement Instructor Course under the supervision of a certified Speed Measurement Instructor. pursuant to Rule 11B-35.006, F.A.C. A copy of the Instructor Exemption form CJSTC-82 shall be maintained in the course file.

Rulemaking Specific 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,________.

 

11B-35.0023 Student Transfers within Basic Recruit Training Programs.

(1) No change.

(2) A student enrolled in a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program may transfer courses to another training school, provided the courses have been successfully completed and the student has not been dismissed from the previous training school. Verification shall be made by reviewing the student’s course score in item number 12 of the Training Report form CJSTC-67 to determine if the student was dismissed from the previous training school.

(a) Courses completed in a Traditional Basic Recruit Training Program shall be recognized and transferable to a Traditional Basic Recruit Training Program in a different training school.

(b) Courses completed in the CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program shall be transferable to a CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program in a different training school.

(c) Courses completed in the Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program shall be transferable to a Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program in a different training school.

(d) Courses completed in the Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program shall be transferable to a Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program in a different training school.

(e) Basic recruit training courses requiring proficiency demonstrations that were successfully completed shall be transferable. Demonstration of proficiency skills required by the rule at the time of the requested transfer shall be met by the student. The training center director or designee shall evaluate the student’s completed performance evaluation form(s) and ensure the student meets the current proficiency standards. Demonstration of the new skills shall be documented on the applicable performance evaluation form pursuant to Section 11B-35.0024, F.A.C. High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Courses successfully completed shall be transferable provided the student requesting the transfer has successfully demonstrated the high-liability proficiency skills designated as “CMS New” in the high-liability basic recruit training course requested.

(3) Both the transferring student and the receiving training school shall request the transferring training school to complete and submit the appropriate student records. Upon receipt of such request, the transferring training school is responsible for submitting the transferring student’s records to the receiving training school.

(4) When a student has successfully completed courses included in a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program at two or more training schools, and has met all requirements for completion of the program set forth in the requirements of this rule section, the training school where the student has successfully completed the greatest number of courses in that program, shall upon receipt of the student records from the other training school(s), submit a Training Report form CJSTC-67 to Commission staff. The training school submitting form CJSTC-67, may require the student to demonstrate the required high-liability proficiency skills in a High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Course(s) not completed at that school, pursuant to subsection 11B-35.0024(1), F.A.C. The training school submitting form CJSTC-67 shall provide the student with written evidence of the student’s successful completion of the Basic Recruit Training Program.

(5) Nothing in this rule section shall be construed to prevent a training school from admitting a student for the limited purpose of completing a course(s) required for completion of a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program at another training school where the student is enrolled.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 943.03(4), 943.12(1), (2) FS. Law Implemented 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, 6-9-08,________.

 

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

(1) Students enrolled in a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program or and a High-Liability Instructor Training Course, shall qualify through demonstration of proficiency skill(s) in the applicable course(s) and pass a written end-of-course examination of proficiency skill(s) in the applicable High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Courses and instructor courses high-liability proficiency skill(s), and a written examination.

(2)(a) A basic recruit student shall be given the opportunity for one additional attempt at the required demonstration of high-liability proficiency skill(s), or one re-examination of required written end-of-course examination in DUI Traffic Stops and each cognitive knowledge in each of the four high-liability topics of firearms, vehicle operations, defensive tactics, and first aid. A basic recruit student, who has failed to pass the written end-of-course examination successfully demonstrate the cognitive knowledge or the required demonstration of the high-liability proficiency skill(s) after a second attempt, shall be deemed to have failed the training course High-Liability Training Course.

(b) An instructor student shall pass a written end-of-course examination and demonstrate proficiency skill(s) during the first attempt. An instructor student, who has failed to pass the written end-of-course examination or successfully demonstrate the proficiency skill(s) during the first attempt, shall be deemed to have failed the instructor training course. An instructor student who has failed a written end-of-course examination or the proficiency skills(s) during the first attempt, shall be granted a re-examination by the training center director if: An instructor student shall successfully demonstrate cognitive knowledge and proficiency skill(s) during the initial qualification. An instructor student, who has failed to successfully demonstrate the cognitive knowledge or the high-liability proficiency skill(s) during the first attempt, shall be deemed to have failed the High-Liability Instructor Training Course. An instructor student who has failed a cognitive end-of-course examination of the high-liability proficiency skill(s) during the first attempt, shall be granted a re-examination by the training center director if:

1. There is technical difficulty in the administration of the test, such as a power failure or evacuation of the building; or.

2. A condition of the student adversely impacts the student’s ability to achieve a passing score on an end-of-course examination. A condition of the student that adversely impacts the student’s ability could include illness or death of a family member; or.

3. The end-of-course testing instrument is determined to be invalid by the training school.

(3) Successful completion and demonstration of proficiency skills Completion of a high-liability course and demonstration of proficiency in the high-liability topics is required for each of the following high-liability courses: CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics Course, CMS Defensive Tactics Instructor Courses, CMS Criminal Justice Firearms Course, CMS Firearms Instructor Courses, CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations Course, CMS Vehicle Operations Instructor Courses, CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers Course, and CMS First Aid Instructor Courses.

(a) CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics Course.

1. The CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics Course shall be delivered to students enrolled in a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program.

2. A basic recruit student shall achieve a score of no less than 80% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate at 100% proficiency, defensive tactics skills taught by a training school, with the results recorded on the required CMS Defensive Tactics Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-6 CMS, revised October 30, 2008 November 8, 2007, hereby incorporated by reference. Form CJSTC-6 CMS shall be maintained in the student or course file.

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, Traditional 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) CMS Defensive Tactics Instructor Course.

1. An instructor student shall complete the CMS Defensive Tactics Instructor requirements Course pursuant to Rule 11B-20.0014, F.A.C., to instruct the following courses: The CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics Course in a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program or the CMS Defensive Tactics Instructor Course.

2. A defensive tactics instructor student shall achieve a score of no less than 85% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate all the required Defensive Tactics High-Liability Proficiency Skills, at 100% for all proficiency skills, with the results recorded on the required CJSTC-6 CMS form. A copy of the completed form CJSTC-6 CMS shall be provided to the student and the original form CJSTC-6 CMS shall be maintained in the student or course file.

(c) CMS Criminal Justice Firearms Course.

1. The CMS Criminal Justice Firearms Course shall be delivered to students enrolled in a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program.

2. A basic recruit student shall achieve a score of 80% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required Firearms High-Liability Proficiency Skills, using the B-21E Target or equivalent, at 80% or higher using a handgun (revolver or semi-automatic pistol for both daylight and night) and a long gun (shotgun or semiautomatic rifle/carbine). The results shall be recorded on the required CMS Firearms Performance Evaluation form CJSTC-4 CMS, revised October 30, 2008 November 8, 2007, hereby incorporated by reference. The B-21E target is commercially available through retailers. Form CJSTC-4 CMS shall be maintained in the student or course file.

(d) CMS Firearms Instructor Course.

1. An instructor student shall complete the CMS Firearms Instructor requirements Course pursuant to Rule 11B-20.0014, F.A.C., to instruct the following courses: The CMS Criminal Justice Firearms Course in a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program or the CMS Firearms Instructor Course.

2. A firearms instructor student shall achieve a score of no less than 85% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required Firearms High-Liability Proficiency Skills, using the B-21E Target or equivalent, at 85% 80% or higher using a handgun (revolver or semi-automatic pistol for both daylight and night) and a long gun (shotgun or semi-automatic rifle/carbine) for daylight and night for all proficiency skills, with the results recorded on the required CJSTC-4 CMS form. A copy of the completed form CJSTC-4 CMS shall be provided to the student and the original form CJSTC-4 CMS shall be maintained in the student or course file.

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

1. The CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers Course shall be delivered to students enrolled in a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program.

2. A basic recruit student shall achieve a score of no less than 80% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required First Aid High-Liability Proficiency Skills at 100%, with the results recorded on the required CMS First Aid Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-5 CMS, revised October 30, 2008 November 8, 2007, hereby incorporated by reference. Form CJSTC-5 CMS shall be maintained in the student or course file.

(f) CMS First Aid Instructor Course.

1. An instructor student shall complete the CMS First Aid Instructor Course pursuant to Rule 11B-20.0014, F.A.C., to instruct the following courses: The CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers Course in a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program or the CMS First Aid Instructor Course.

2. An instructor student shall achieve a score of no less than 85% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required First Aid High-Liability Proficiency Skills, at 100% for all proficiency skills, with the results recorded on the required CJSTC-5 CMS form. A copy of the completed form CJSTC-5 CMS shall be provided to the student and the original form CJSTC-5 CMS shall be maintained in the student or course file.

(g) CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations Course.

1. The CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations Course shall be delivered to students enrolled in a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program.

2. A basic recruit student shall achieve a score of no less than 80% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required Vehicle Operations High-Liability Proficiency Skills, with four out of five runs (80%) for each exercise, with the results recorded on the required CMS Vehicle Operations Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-7 CMS, revised October 30, 2008 November 8, 2007, hereby incorporated by reference. Form CJSTC-7 CMS shall be maintained in the student or course file.

(h) CMS Vehicle Operations Instructor Course.

1. An instructor student shall complete the CMS Vehicle Operations Instructor requirements Course pursuant to Rule 11B-20.0014, F.A.C., to instruct the following courses: The CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations Course in a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program or the CMS Vehicle Operations Instructor Course.

2. An instructor student shall achieve a score of no less than 85% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required Vehicle Operations High-Liability Proficiency Skills, with four out of five runs (80%) for each exercise, with the results recorded on the required CJSTC-7 CMS form. A copy of the completed form CJSTC-7 CMS shall be provided to the student and the original form CJSTC-7 CMS shall be maintained in the student or course file.

(4) Successful completion and demonstration of proficiency skills is required for each of the following basic recruit or specialized training courses

(a) DUI Traffic Stops Course, number CJK_0083.

1. The DUI Traffic Stops Course shall be delivered to students enrolled in a Commission-approved Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program.

2. A basic recruit student shall achieve a score of no less than 80% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required DUI Traffic Stops proficiency skills at 100% proficiency, with the results recorded on the required DUI Traffic Stops Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-13 CMS, created October 30, 2008, hereby incorporated by reference. Form CJSTC-13 CMS shall be maintained in the student or course file.

(b) Speed Measurement Instructor Course, number 1159.

1. An instructor student shall complete the Speed Measurement Instructor requirements, pursuant to Rule 11B-20.0014, F.A.C., to instruct speed measurement courses and the speed measurement instructor course.

2. An instructor student shall achieve a score of no less than 85% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required proficiency skills at 100%, with the results recorded on the required Speed Measurement Device Instructor Field Evaluation form CJSTC-10, revised October 30, 2008, hereby incorporated by reference. A copy of the completed form CJSTC-10 shall be provided to the student and the original form CJSTC-10 shall be maintained in the student or course file.

Rulemaking Specific 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,_______.

 

11B-35.003 Basic Recruit Training Programs for Law Enforcement, Correctional, and Correctional Probation Auxiliary Training.

(1) No change.

(2) To become certified as an auxiliary officer, an applicant shall meet the requirements outlined in Sections 943.13(1)-(9), and (11), 943.14(7), and 943.17(1)(g), F.S., and successfully complete the following Auxiliary Officer Basic Recruit Training Program requirements: outlined in this rule section, complete the applicable Commission-approved CMS High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Courses for vehicle operations, defensive tactics, and firearms, and shall be taught by a Commission-certified high-liability instructor at a training school or agency.

(a) Auxiliary Officer Prerequisite Course taught at a Commission-certified training school using Commission-certified instructors; and

(b) High-liability Training Courses for vehicle operations, defensive tactics, and firearms, taught by a Commission-certified instructor and applicable to the discipline for which certification is sought. The vehicle operations, defensive tactics, and firearms courses shall be taught at a Commission-certified training school or criminal justice agency.

(c) Instruction of the CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations Course is based on employing agency requirements. Auxiliary officers operating an agency vehicle are required to complete this training.

(3) A training school shall submit form CJSTC-67 to Commission staff upon an individual’s successful completion of a CMS Law Enforcement or Correctional Auxiliary Officer Prerequisite Course. The training school or agency shall document the student’s successful completion of the applicable Basic Recruit Training High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Courses, pursuant to subsection 11B-35.0024(3), F.A.C. Regardless of where the Basic Recruit Training High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Course is completed, the employing agency shall maintain the training documentation in the officer’s file.

(4) Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Courses instructed at a Commission-certified training school shall be recognized by the Commission for applicants requesting certification as a law enforcement, correctional, or correctional probation officer, if the applicant has maintained active employment within the a discipline as an auxiliary officer, or has completed training within the past four years pursuant to subsection 11B-35.002(2), F.A.C. Recognition of completed Basic Recruit Training High-Liability Courses high-liability courses shall comply with paragraph 11B-35.0023(2)(e), F.A.C. subsection 11B-35.002(5), F.A.C.

(5) CMS Law Enforcement Auxiliary Officer Basic Recruit Training Program number 1180 (Effective April 1, 2008).

 

(a)	CMS Law Enforcement Auxiliary Officer Prerequisite Course	Course Number	Course Hours
1.	Law Enforcement Auxiliary Introduction	CJK_0240	27.0
2.	Law Enforcement Auxiliary Patrol and Traffic	CJK_0241	19.0
3.	Law Enforcement Auxiliary Investigations	CJK_0242	17.0
4.	Dart-Firing Stun Gun	CJK_0422	8.0
5.	CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers	CJK_0031	40.0
	CMS Law Enforcement Auxiliary Officer Prerequisite Course	Sub-total	111.0 109.0
(b)	CMS Criminal Justice Firearms This course shall be taught by a Commission-certified high-liability instructor at a training school or agency.	CJK_0040	80.0
(c)	CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics This course shall be taught by a Commission-certified high-liability instructor at a training school or agency.	CJK_0051	80.0
(d)	CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations **CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations is optional and is based on employing agency requirements. If required, the course shall be taught by a Commission-certified high-liability instructor at a training school or agency. If CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations is not instructed, the total program hours will be reduced to 271 hours.	CJK_0020	48.0
	CMS Law Enforcement Auxiliary Officer Program	Total	**319.0

 

(6) Correctional Auxiliary Officer Basic Recruit Training Program number 501 (Effective January 1, 1997).

 

(a)	Correctional Auxiliary Officer Prerequisite Course	Course Number	Minimum Hours
1.	Administration	NA	1
2.	Legal	NA	24
3.	Report Writing	NA	4
4.	Safety Issues	NA	4
5.	Interpersonal Skills	NA	5
6.	Security Procedures and Inmate Supervision	NA	4
7.	Equipment	NA	2
8.	Facility Movement	NA	4
9.	Correctional Operation and Intake Procedures	NA	1
10.	Inmate Property	NA	2
11.	Search Procedures	NA	3
12.	CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers	CJK_0031	40
	Correctional Auxiliary Officer Prerequisite Course	Sub-total	94
(b)	CMS Criminal Justice Firearms	CJK_0040	80
(c)	CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics	CJK_0051	80
	Correctional Auxiliary Officer Program	Total	254

 

(7) No change.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 943.03(4), 943.12(1), (2) FS. Law Implemented 943.12(5), 943.17(1)(a) 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, 3-27-06, 3-21-07, 6-9-08,_______.

 

11B-35.006 Advanced Training Program.

(1) No change.

(b) The following is a complete list of active Advanced Training Program Courses:

 

	Course Number	Course Name	Course Hours
1.	006	Line Supervision	80
2.	011	Developing and Maintaining a Sound Organization	40
3.	012	Planning the Effective Use of Financial Resources	40
4.	013	Building and Maintaining a Sound Behavioral Climate	40
5.	016	Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Investigations	40
6.	019	Criminal Law	40
7.	020	Case Preparation and Court Presentation	40
8.	032	Special Tactical Problems	40
9.	033	Sex Crimes Investigation	40
10.	036	Injury and Death Investigation	40
11.	047	Interviews and Interrogations	40
12.	050	Stress Management Techniques	40
13.	053	Crisis Intervention	40
14.	054	Organized Crime	40
15.	057	Discipline and Special Confinement Techniques	40
16.	058	Supervision of the Youthful Offender	40
17.	068	Advanced Report Writing and Review	40
18.	072	Firefighting for Correctional Officers	40
19.	073	Community and Human Relations	40
20.	074	Substance Abuse and Awareness Education	40
21.	077	Underwater Police Science and Technology	80
22.	080	Computers and Technology in Criminal Justice	40
23.	085	Emergency Preparedness for Correctional Officers	40
24.	087	Advanced Traffic Accident Investigations	80
25.	088	Traffic Accident Reconstruction	80
26.	090	School Resource Officer	40
27.	091	Domestic Intervention	40
28.	093	Hostage Negotiations	40
29.	094	Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) FDLE instructed only	80
30.	096	Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.)	40
31.	094 & 097	Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.)	40
32.	098	Traffic Homicide Investigation	80
33.	100	Crimes Against the Elderly	40
34.	107	Middle Management (Effective 10/1/06)	40
35.	809	*CMS Field Training Officer Program Course (This course is not mandated for field training officers)	40
36.	1100	*Field Training Officer Course for Correctional and Correctional Probation Officers	40
37.	1151	Conducting Background Investigations	40
38.	1152	Investigation and Supervision of Officer Involved Shootings	40
39.	1153	Computer Crimes Investigations	40
40.	1154	Financial Fraud Investigations	40
41.	1158	Speed Measurement Course (Effective 1/1/07)	40
42.	1161	Managing and Communicating with Inmates and Offenders (Effective 11/16/06)	40
43.	1163	Gangs and Security Threat Groups	40
44.43.	1164	Inmate Manipulation (Effective 11/16/06)	40
45.44.	1165	Spanish for Criminal Justice Professionals (Effective 2/1/07)	40
45.45.	1166	Advanced Investigative Techniques of Human Trafficking Offenses (Effective 5/10/07)	40
*Officers who are currently receiving salary incentive payment for completion of the Field Training Officer Course number 051, are not eligible to receive additional salary incentive credit for course number 809 or 1100.
Officers who are currently receiving salary incentive payment for completion of the Radar Speed Measurement Training Course for Law Enforcement Officers number 055 and Laser Speed Measurement Operators Course for Law Enforcement Officers number 095 are not eligible to receive additional salary incentive credit for course number 1158.

 

(2) through (3) No change.

(4) To successfully complete an Advanced Training Program Course, a student shall comply with student attendance, performance, and course documentation requirements pursuant to Rule 11B-35.001, F.A.C.

(a) A Radar Operator Performance Report, form CJSTC-8, revised November 8, 2007, hereby incorporated by reference, shall be completed for the Radar Speed Measurement Training Course for Law Enforcement Officers.

(a)(b) A Speed Measurement Operator Performance Report form CJSTC-11, revised November 8, 2007, hereby incorporated by reference, shall be completed for the Speed Measurement Course number 1158, and for the Laser Speed Measurement Operators Course for Law Enforcement Officers number 095 (Retired 12/31/06).

(b)(c) Speed Measurement Device Operators are authorized to instruct the practical exercises in the Speed Measurement Course with a certified Speed Measurement Instructor. A copy of the Instructor Exemption form CJSTC-82 shall be maintained in the course file.

(5) No change.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 943.03(4), 943.12(1), (2) FS. Law Implemented 943.12(5), 943.17(1) FS. History–New 12-13-92, Amended 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,_________.

 

11B-35.007 Specialized Training Program.

(1) through 10. No change.

(3) Specialized Instructor Training Courses. Courses developed and approved by the Commission for instructor training shall be delivered in their entirety by a training school for an individual to qualify to apply as a Commission-certified instructor. Commission-approved Specialized Instructor Training Courses are:

	Course Number	Course Names	Course Hours
(a)	1115	General Instructor Refresher Course	8
(b)	1116	CMS Instructor Techniques Course (Retired 11/14/08)	80
(c)	803	CMS General Instructor Transition Course (Retired 3/31/08)	12
(d)	1167	CMS General Instructor Update Course	4
(d)(e)	800	CMS Vehicle Operations Instructor Course	40
(e)(f)	805	CMS Vehicle Operations Instructor Transition Course (Retired 3/31/08)	16
(f)(g)	801	CMS Firearms Instructor Course	44
(g)(h)	806	CMS Firearms Instructor Transition Course (Retired 3/31/08)	12
(h)(i)	802	CMS Defensive Tactics Instructor Course	80
(i)(j)	807	CMS Defensive Tactics Instructor Transition Course (Retired 3/31/08)	32
(k)	1169	CMS Defensive Tactics and Firearms Instructor Update Course	6
(j)(l)	1114	CMS First Aid Instructor Course	40
(k)(m)	804	CMS First Aid Instructor Transition Course (Retired 3/31/08)	8
(l)(n)	1107	Canine Team Training Instructor Course	40
(m)(o)	1109	Laser Speed Measurement Device (LSMD) Instructor Transition Course for Radar Instructors (Retired To be retired 12/31/08)	24
(n)(p)	1110	Breath Test Instructor Course	40
(o)(q)	1111	Breath Test Instructor Renewal Course	8
(p)(r)	1159	Speed Measurement Instructor Course for Law Enforcement Officers (Effective 1/1/07)	40
(q)	1186	Florida General Instructor Techniques Course	64

 

(4) Commission-approved Specialized Training Program Courses developed and approved by the Commission that have not been designated as Commission-approved Advanced Training Program Courses:

	Course Number	Course Names	Course Hours
(a)	1125	Contraband Forfeiture	40
(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 Sexual Harassment in the Workplace	4
(f)	1130	Human Diversity In-service Training for Specialized Topics in Diversity	4
(g)	1144	CMS Human Interaction Course	16
(h)	1131	Human Diversity In-service Training for Discriminatory Profiling and Professional Traffic Stops	4
(i)	1112	Canine Team Training Course	400
(j)	1113	Laser Speed Measurement Device (LSMD) Transition Operators Course for Radar Operators (Retired To be retired 12/31/08)	12
(k)	1132	Parking Enforcement Specialist for Civilians	16
(l)	1133	Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for Civilians	80
(m)	732	Traffic Control Officer for Civilians	8
(n)	851	Breath Test Operator Course	16 24
(o)	951	Breath Test Operator Renewal Course	4 6
(p)	850	Agency Inspector Course	24
(q)	950	Agency Inspector Renewal Course	6
(r)	1134	Criminal Justice Officer Ethics Course	8
(s)	1135	Crimes Against Children	24
(t)	1136	Domestic Violence	8
(u)	1137	Violent Crime Investigator Training Course	40
(v)	808	CMS Field Training Officer Transition Course	8
(w)	1140	Basic Incident Command System (ICS) Course	6
(x)	1141	Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) Course	21
(y)	1142	Advanced Incident Command System (ICS) Course	16
(z)	1149	CMS Special Populations Course	32
(aa)	1150	CMS Problem-Solving Model: SECURE Specialized Training Course	6
(bb)	1160	Dart-Firing Stun Gun	86
(cc)	1167	CMS General Instructor Update Course	4
(dd)	1169	CMS Defensive Tactics and Firearms Instructor Update Course	6
(ee)	1185	Elder Abuse Investigations	No Mandate

 

(5) No change.

(6) Training schools shall report the satisfactory completion of training pursuant to paragraph 11B-35.001(11)(b), F.A.C., by transmitting a completed Training Report form CJSTC-67 within 30 days of course completion through the Commission’s ATMS.

(6)(7) Criminal Justice Standards and Training Trust Fund Officer Training Monies may be expended to conduct Commission-approved Specialized Training Program Courses pursuant to subsection (1) of this rule section. Officer Training Monies shall be expended pursuant to the requirements of Rule Chapter 11B-18, F.A.C.

Rulemaking Specific 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,_______.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Donna Hunt at [phone] or [e-mail]

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: The Cabinet

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: June 9, 2009

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: April 17, 2009