an emergency waiver of paragraphs 11B-27.002(4)(a) and (b), F.A.C. from Douglas White Pope. The Petitioner wishes to permanently waive that portion of the rule which states : (4)(a) Within four years of the beginning date of a Commission-approved ...

 

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 August 14, 2014, the Department of Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, received a petition for an emergency waiver of paragraphs 11B-27.002(4)(a) and (b), F.A.C., from Douglas White Pope. The Petitioner wishes to permanently waive that portion of the rule which states: (4)(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, and gain employment, and certification as an officer. (b) An individual who has not complied 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.

Petitioner provided documentation from Joshua Kittinger, Senior Human Resources Manager, City of Hollywood, Florida showing that Petitioner is on a six-month hiring eligibility list. Petitioner also provided documentation from Major Raleigh Flowers, Jr., Personnel Selection Unit, City of Hialeah, Florida confirming submission of an application for employment with the City of Hialeah Police Department. Petitioner states that the rule implements Section 943.12, F.S.

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: [phone].