Subsection 11B-35.001(5), F.A.C.: Removes the reference to “paper” copies of the Basic Recruit Training Curriculum to allow training centers the option of providing PDFs/electronic copies, since the Florida Department of ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

11B-35.001General Training Programs; Requirements and Specifications

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, Instructor Training Courses, and Specialized and Advanced Training Program Courses Requiring Proficiency Demonstration.

11B-35.007Specialized Training Program

11B-35.009Exemption from Basic Recruit Training

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Subsection 11B-35.001(5), F.A.C.: Removes the reference to “paper” copies of the Basic Recruit Training Curriculum to allow training centers the option of providing PDFs/electronic copies, since the Florida Department of Corrections is piloting a program to provide recruits with tablets that have the digital textbooks preloaded.

Subsection 11B-35.0021(4), F.A.C.: Reformats Rule 11B-35.0021(4), F.A.C., to add Breath Test Instructor Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, number 1117; and Breath Test Instructor Renewal Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, number 1118, to the list of specialized instructor courses.

Paragraph 11B-35.0021(4)(c), F.A.C.: Adds the Breath Test Instructor Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, number 1117 as Commission-approved specialized instructor courses, pursuant to the implementation of CMI Inc., Intoxilyzer 9000.

Paragraph 11B-35.0021(4)(e), F.A.C.: Adds the Breath Test Instructor Renewal Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, number 1118, as Commission-approved specialized instructor courses, pursuant to the implementation of CMI Inc., Intoxilyzer 9000.

Subsection 11B-35.0021(6), F.A.C.: Reformats Rule 11B-35.0021(6), F.A.C., because of the removal of the retired Safe Handling of Firearms course, number 2007, in paragraph (b).

Paragraph 11B-35.0021(6)(b), F.A.C.: Retires and removes the Safe Handling of Firearms course, number 2007, since all disciplines must take the current/new firearms curriculum.

Paragraph 11B-35.0021(8)(a), F.A.C.: Removes the retired Safe Handling of Firearms course, number 2007, since all disciplines must take the current/new firearms curriculum.

Paragraph 11B-35.0021(8)(b), F.A.C.: Corrects the spelling to change “in route” to “en route”.

Subsection 11B-35.0024(3), F.A.C.: Removes the retired Safe Handling of Firearms course, number 2007, since all disciplines must take the current/new firearms curriculum.

Paragraph 11B-35.0024(3)(e), F.A.C.: Removes the retired Safe Handling of Firearms course, number 2007, since all disciplines must take the current/new firearms curriculum; and repeals the Firearms Handling Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-21, because it is only used with the Safe Handling of Firearms Course, number 2007.

Paragraphs 11B-35.0024(3)(e)-(i), F.A.C.: Reformats Rule 11B-35.0024(3)(e)-(i), F.A.C., because of the removal of the retired Safe Handling of Firearms course, number 2007, in paragraph (e).

Subsection 11B-35.0024(4), F.A.C.: Adds the following Breath Intoxilyzer 9000 courses in which individuals are required to demonstrate proficiency skills in basic recruit, advanced, specialized instructor, or specialized training program courses: Breath Test Instructor Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, Breath Test Instructor Renewal Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, Breath Test Operator Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, Breath Test Operator Renewal Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, Agency Inspector Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, and Agency Inspector Renewal Course-Intoxilyzer 9000.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.0024(4)(d)2., F.A.C.: Incorporates the Breath Test Instructor Performance, form CJSTC-17, to add Breath Test Instructor Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, number 1117; and Breath Test Instructor Renewal Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, number 1118, pursuant to the implementation of the CMI Inc., Intoxilyzer 9000.

Paragraphs 11B-35.0024(4)(e)-(s), F.A.C.: Reformats Rule 11B-35.0024(4)(e)-(s), F.A.C., to add Breath Test Intoxilyzer 9000 courses, pursuant to the implementation of CMI Inc., Intoxilyzer 9000.

Paragraph 11B-35.0024(4)(e), F.A.C.: Adds Breath Test Instructor Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, number 1117, pursuant to the implementation of CMI Inc., Intoxilyzer 9000.

Paragraph 11B-35.0024(4)(g), F.A.C.: Adds Breath Test Instructor Renewal Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, number 1118, pursuant to the implementation of CMI Inc., Intoxilyzer 9000.

Paragraph 11B-35.0024(4)(h), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Breath Testing Course Performance, form CJSTC-14, to update rule reference and add Breath Test Operator Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, number 852; Breath Test Operator Renewal Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, number 952; Agency Inspector Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, number 853; and Agency Inspector Renewal Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, number 953, pursuant to the implementation of CMI Inc., Intoxilyzer 9000.

Paragraph 11B-35.0024(4)(i), F.A.C.: Adds Breath Test Operator Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, number 852, pursuant to the implementation of CMI Inc., Intoxilyzer 9000.

Paragraph 11B-35.0024(4)(k), F.A.C.: Adds Breath Test Operator Renewal Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, number 952, pursuant to the implementation of CMI Inc., Intoxilyzer 9000.

Paragraph 11B-35.0024(4)(m), F.A.C.: Adds Agency Inspector Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, number 853, pursuant to the implementation of CMI Inc., Intoxilyzer 9000.

Paragraph 11B-35.0024(4)(o), F.A.C.: Adds Agency Inspector Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, number 853, pursuant to the implementation of CMI Inc., Intoxilyzer 9000.

Paragraphs 11B-35.007(1)(b)-(c), F.A.C.: Updates the rule references.

Subsection 11B-35.009(7), F.A.C.: Updates the High-Liability Basic Recruit Training proficiency skills requirements to include “identifying and investigating human trafficking” pursuant to the Florida Legislature’s change to the underlying statute during the 2023 Legislative Session as it relates to Equivalency of Training applicants.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: CJSTC Training Program requirements; course requirements: student performance requirements; specialized training; exemptions.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 943.03(4), 943.12(1), (2), 943.14(3), 943.17 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 943.12, 943.12(5), 943.131(2), 943.17, 943.175, 943.25 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, 2331 Phillips Road, 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).

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