Paragraph 11B-20.001(1)(a), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Training Report, form CJSTC-67, to update where the original and/or copy of the form should be maintained. Paragraph 11B-20.001(2)(a), F.A.C.: Incorporates the ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

11B-20.001Definitions and Minimum Requirements for General Certification of Instructors

11B-20.0013Commission Instructor Certification Categories

11B-20.0014Minimum Requirements for High-Liability and Specialized Instructor Certifications

11B-20.0016Inspection of Instructor Certification Applications

11B-20.0017Maintenance and Duration of Instructor Certifications

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Paragraph 11B-20.001(1)(a), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Training Report, form CJSTC-67, to update where the original and/or copy of the form should be maintained.

Paragraph 11B-20.001(2)(a), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Instructor Certification Application, form CJSTC-71, to update the certification categories to change Firearms to Handgun, add Shotgun and Patrol rifle, and remove Diving; and update where the original and/or copy of the form should be maintained.

Sub-subparagraph 11B-20.001(3)(a)3.a., F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Instructor Competency Checklist, form CJSTC-81, to update the instructor certification categories and instructor student internship requirements to change Firearms to Handgun and remove Diving.

Sub-subparagraph 11B-20.001(3)(a)5.a., F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Affidavit of Separation, form CJSTC-61, to update where the original and/or copy of the form should be maintained and change the Agency Requirements for agencies unable to enter information online through ATMS to contact FDLE/CJP Records Section for assistance.

Sub-subparagraph 11B-20.001(3)(a)5.b., F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Internal Investigation Report, form CJSTC-78, to add the officer’s email address.

Paragraph 11B-20.0013(2)(b), F.A.C.: Changes the name of the Firearms Instructor Certification to reflect Handgun Instructor Certification to comply with firearms standards.

Paragraph 11B-20.0013(2)(e), F.A.C.: Adds Patrol Rifle Instructor Certification to the list of Commission-approved High-Liability Instructor Certifications.

Paragraph 11B-20.0013(2)(f), F.A.C.: Adds Shotgun Instructor Certification to the list of Commission-approved High-Liability Instructor Certifications.

Paragraph 11B-20.0014(1)(d), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Instructor Competency Checklist, form CJSTC-81, to update the instructor certification categories and instructor student internship requirements to change Firearms to Handgun and remove Diving.

Paragraph 11B-20.0014(2)(b), F.A.C.: Changes the name of the Firearms Instructor Certification to reflect Handgun Instructor Certification to comply with firearms standards.

Sub-paragraph 11B-20.0014(2)(b)2., F.A.C.: Changes the name of the Firearms Instructor Course to reflect Handgun Instructor Course to comply with firearms standards.

Sub-paragraph 11B-20.0014(2)(b)3., F.A.C.: Changes the name of the Firearms Instructor Course to reflect Handgun Instructor Course to comply with firearms standards.

Paragraph 11B-20.0014(2)(e)-(f), F.A.C.: Adds Patrol Rifle Instructor Certification and Shotgun Instructor Certification as Commission-approved High Liability Instructor Certification courses.

Sub-paragraph 11B-20.0014(3)(c)5., F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Canine Team Instructor Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-20, to change the rule reference and update where the original and/or copy of the form should be maintained.

Subsection 11B-20.0016(2), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Instructor Certification Deficiency Notification, form CJSTC-271, to update where the original and/or copy of the form should be maintained.

Rule 11B-20.0017, F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Instructor Compliance Application, form CJSTC-84, to update the Maintenance of High-Liability Certification category and the Continuing Training and Education requirements to change the rule reference, change Firearms to Handgun, and add Patrol Rifle and Shotgun to both tables; and update where the original and/or copy of the form should be maintained.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Revised Training Report, form CJSTC-67; Instructor Certification Application, form CJSTC-71; Instructor Competency Checklist, form CJSTC-81; Affidavit of Separation, form CJSTC-61; Internal Investigation Report, form CJSTC-78; Canine Team Instructor Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-20; Instructor Certification Deficiency Notification, form CJSTC-271; and Instructor Compliance Application, form CJSTC-84; Handgun Instructor Certification; Handgun Instructor Course; Commission-approved High-Liability Instructor Certifications; Patrol Rifle Instructor Certification; Shotgun Instructor Certification; “firearms” to “handgun” term changes; and form maintenance.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 120.60(1), 943.03(4), 943.12(1), 943.14(3) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 120.60(1), 943.12(3), (9), 943.13(6), 943.14(3), 943.17 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: Thursday, November 14, 2024, 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).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: 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.

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