Paragraph 11B-27.002(1)(f), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Affidavit of Applicant, form CJSTC-68, to remove the note requiring private correctional facilities to submit the form. Subsection 11B-27.002(2), F.A.C.: Incorporates ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

11B-27.002Certification, Employment or Appointment, Reactivation, and Terminating Employment or Appointment of Officers

11B-27.00212Maintenance of Officer Certification

11B-27.00213Temporary Employment Authorization

11B-27.0022Background Investigations

11B-27.003Duty to Report, Investigations, Procedures

11B-27.013Canine Team Certification

11B-27.014Implementation of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Paragraph 11B-27.002(1)(f), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Affidavit of Applicant, form CJSTC-68, to remove the note requiring private correctional facilities to submit the form.

Subsection 11B-27.002(2), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Registration of Employment Affidavit of Compliance, form CJSTC-60, 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.

Paragraph 11B-27.002(2)(a), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Officer Certification Application, form CJSTC-59, 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-paragraph 11B-27.002(3)(a)2., F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Employment Background Investigative Report, form CJSTC-77, 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-paragraph 11B-27.002(3)(a)4., F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Temporary Employment Authorization Statement, form CJSTC-65, to update where the original and/or copy of the form should be maintained.

Sub-paragraph 11B-27.002(3)(a)11., F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Exemption-From-Training, form CJSTC-76, and the Exemption-From-Training Proficiency Demonstration, form CJSTC-76A, 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-paragraph 11B-27.002(3)(a)15., 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.

Subsection 11B-27.00212(4), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Mandatory Retraining Report, form CJSTC-74, 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.

Subsection 11B-27.00212(14), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Law Enforcement Officer Firearms Qualification Standard, form CJSTC-86A, to update where the original and/or copy of the form should be maintained.

Paragraph 11B-27.00212(18)(c), F.A.C.: Changes the statutory cite to reflect the correct statute.

Subsection 11B-27.00212(19), F.A.C.: Adds the training requirement for law enforcement officers to complete training on administering lethality assessments and outlines the effect of failing to complete the training by the identified deadline. This resulted from the Florida Legislature’s change to s. 741.29, F.S., during the 2024 Legislative Session.

Sub-paragraph 11B-27.00213(1)(a)2., F.A.C.: Updates the rule language to indicate individuals employed or appointed on a pre-training TEA must demonstrate proficiency in the presence of a Commission-certified “handgun” instructor, formerly a Commission-certified “firearms” instructor.

Paragraph 11B-27.00213(2)(b), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Handgun Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-4.

Paragraph 11B-27.0022(2)(a), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Authority for Release of Information, form CJSTC-58, to update where the original and/or copy of the form should be maintained.

Paragraph 11B-27.003(2)(a), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Internal Investigation Report, form CJSTC-78, to add the officer’s email address.

Paragraph 11B-27.013(2)(e), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Canine Team Certification Application, form CJSTC-70, to update where the original and/or copy of the form should be maintained.

Paragraph 11B-27.013(3)(c), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Canine Team Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-83, to update the rule reference and where the original and/or copy of the form should be maintained.

Paragraph 11B-27.013(6)(a), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Canine Team Certification Deficiency Notification, form CJSTC-270, to update where the original and/or copy of the form should be maintained.

Paragraph 11B-27.014(2)(a), F.A.C.: Updates the course of fire requirements to indicate the range master conducting the course of fire be an active Commission-certified “handgun” instructor instead of “firearms” instructor.

Sub-paragraph 11B-27.014(4)(a)1., F.A.C.: Updates the rule language to change the term from Commission-certified “firearms” instructor to Commission-certified “handgun” instructor which is allowed to request CJSTC-600 forms.

Paragraph 11B-27.014(4)(b), F.A.C.: Updates the rule language to change the term from Commission-certified “firearms” instructor to Commission-certified “handgun” instructor which is allowed to request CJSTC-600 forms.

Subsection 11B-27.014(6), F.A.C.: Updates the rule language to change the term from Commission-certified “firearms” instructor to Commission-certified “handgun” instructor.

SUMMARY: Revised Affidavit of Applicant, form CJSTC-68; Registration of Employment Affidavit of Compliance, form CJSTC-60; Officer Certification Application, form CJSTC-59; Employment Background Investigative Report, form CJSTC-77; Temporary Employment Authorization Statement, form CJSTC-65; Exemption-From-Training, form CJSTC-76; Exemption-From-Training Proficiency Demonstration, form CJSTC-76A; Affidavit of Separation, form CJSTC-61; Mandatory Retraining Report, form CJSTC-74; Law Enforcement Officer Firearms Qualification Standard, form CJSTC-86A; Handgun Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-4; Authority for Release of Information, form CJSTC-58; Internal Investigation Report, form CJSTC-78; Canine Team Certification Application, form CJSTC-70; Canine Team Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-83; Canine Team Certification Deficiency Notification, form CJSTC-270; “firearms” to “handgun” term changes; law enforcement officer training requirement; and forms maintenance.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The Department’s economic analysis of the adverse impact or potential regulatory costs of the proposed rule did not exceed any of the criteria established in Section 120.541(2)(a), Florida Statutes.

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.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 741.29(2), 943.03(4), 943.12(1), 943.133(3) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 741.29(2), 943.12, (3), (16), 943.13, (11), 943.131, 943.132, 943.133, 943.135, 943.139, 943.1395, (3), (5), 943.17(1)(a), 943.1701, 943.1715, 943.1716, 943.253 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: Friday, January 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Professionalism, 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 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.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

11B-27.002 Certification, Employment or Appointment, Reactivation, and Terminating Employment or Appointment of Officers.

(1) Certification or Reactivation of Certification. Prior to submitting an application for certification or reactivation of certification for a law enforcement, correctional, or correctional probation officer, the employing agency shall collect and verify documents establishing that an applicant has complied with the requirements of Section 943.13, F.S. Verified documents shall be maintained in the officer’s training file at the employing agency. The following documents are required for verification of an applicant’s compliance with this rule section:

(a) through (e) No change.

(f) An Affidavit of Applicant, form CJSTC-68, revised ___________, effective _______ August 13, 2020, effective 5/2021, hereby incorporated by reference https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-_____ http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-13129, executed by the applicant attesting that the applicant complies with the employment or appointment qualifications pursuant to Sections 943.13(1)-(10), F.S. Form CJSTC-68 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at [phone].

(g) through (h) No change.

(2) The employing agency administrator is required, within 30 days of hire, to submit to Commission staff or electronically transmit through the Commission’s Automated Training Management System (ATMS), and maintain on file a Registration of Employment Affidavit of Compliance, form CJSTC-60, revised ___________, effective _______ August 13, 2020, effective 5/2021, hereby incorporated by reference https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-_____ http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-13130, attesting to compliance by the employing agency with the following requirements. Form CJSTC-60 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at [phone].

(a) For law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officer applicants who have not been previously certified and who have complied with the certification requirements pursuant to Sections 943.13(1)-(10), F.S., the employing agency shall certify to the Commission that the applicant is eligible for certification by submitting to Commission staff or electronically transmitting through the Commission’s Automated Training Management System (ATMS), a completed Officer Certification Application, form CJSTC-59, revised ___________, effective _______ August 13, 2020, effective 5/2021, hereby incorporated by reference https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-_____ http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-13131, within 30 days of the applicant’s compliance with the certification requirements, notwithstanding whether the applicant is separated from employment. Upon receipt of an Officer Certification Application Deficiency Notification, form CJSTC-259, revised August 13, 2020, effective 5/2021, hereby incorporated by reference http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-13132, the employing agency shall maintain on file, a copy of form CJSTC-59 and any other employment documentation. Forms CJSTC-59 and CJSTC-259 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at [phone]. The employing agency shall submit a copy of form CJSTC-259 and the missing or deficient documentation to Commission staff within 90 days of the date the form was signed and issued to the agency. Failure by the employing agency to submit missing or deficient documentation within the required 90 days may result in denial of an applicant’s request for certification. An officer applicant shall not work as a sworn officer prior to meeting the requirements of Section 943.13, F.S., except as authorized pursuant to Section 943.131, F.S.

(b) No change.

(3) Employment requirements pursuant to Sections 943.13, F.S., shall be documented on an Agency New Hire Report, form CJSTC-207, revised August 12, 2021, effective 6/2022, hereby incorporated by reference https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-14226. Form CJSTC-207 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at [phone].

(a) The files of newly hired officers are subject to an on-site inspection by Commission staff to ensure compliance with the requirements of Chapter 943, F.S., and rule Chapter 11B-27, F.A.C. All documents collected in conjunction with the background investigation shall be available for review. The following documents shall be reviewed for completeness:

1. No change.

2. An Employment Background Investigative Report, form CJSTC-77, revised ___________, effective _______ August 13, 2020, effective 5/2021, hereby incorporated by reference https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-_____ http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-13134. Form CJSTC-77 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at [phone].

3. No change.

4. A Temporary Employment Authorization Statement, form CJSTC-65, revised ___________, effective _______ November 5, 2015, effective 9/2016, hereby incorporated by reference https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-_____ http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07372. Form CJSTC-65 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at [phone].

5. through 10. No change.

11. An Exemption-From-Training, form CJSTC-76, revised ___________, effective _______ August 2, 2018, effective 7/2019, hereby incorporated by reference https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-_____ http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-10751, and an Exemption-From-Training Proficiency Demonstration, form CJSTC-76A, revised ___________, effective _______ August 2, 2018, effective 7/2019, hereby incorporated by reference https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-_____ http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-10752, for previous Florida and out-of-state, federal, military officers, or special operations forces as defined in section 943.10(22), F.S., if the officer used this training option. Forms CJSTC-76 and CJSTC-76A can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at [phone].

12. through 14. No change.

15. An Affidavit of Separation, form CJSTC-61, revised ___________, effective _______ August 18, 2022 effective 8/2023, hereby incorporated by reference, https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-_____ https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15516, if the officer has separated employment with the agency. Form CJSTC-61 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at [phone].

(b) No change.

(4) through (5) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 943.03(4), 943.12(1) FS. Law Implemented 943.12(3), 943.13, 943.133, 943.139, 943.1395 FS. History–New 10-6-82, Amended 4-26-84, 1-7-85, Formerly 11B-27.02, Amended 9-3-87, 3-29-89, 5-14-92, 12-13-92, 9-5-93, 1-19-94, 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, 6-3-10, 5-21-12, 3-13-13, 5-29-14, 7-29-15, 9-4-16, 9-14-17, 8-15-18, 7-9-19, 5-5-20, 5-20-21, 6-26-22, 8-30-23, _______.

 

11B-27.00212 Maintenance of Officer Certification.

(1) through (3) No change.

(4) Continuing education or training pursuant to Section 943.135, F.S. Upon an officer’s completion of the required continuing education or training the employing agency shall submit or electronically transmit to Commission staff through the Commission’s ATMS, and maintain in file a completed Mandatory Retraining Report, form CJSTC-74, revised ___________, effective _______ August 18, 2022, effective 8/2023, hereby incorporated by reference https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-_____ https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15517. Form CJSTC-74 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at [phone]. Criminal justice agencies shall not update an officer’s mandatory training unless an officer is employed by the agency or has met the requirement for employment pursuant to subsection 11B-27.002(1), F.A.C.

(5) through (13) No change.

(14) Law Enforcement Officer Firearms Qualification Standard. Beginning July 1, 2006, a law enforcement officer shall be required to qualify on the Commission’s approved course of fire with the proficiency skills documented on the Law Enforcement Officer Firearms Qualification Standard, form CJSTC-86A, revised _____________, effective ________ August 10, 2023, effective 6/2024, hereby incorporated by reference https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-_____ https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-16661, and maintained in the officer’s employment file. Form CJSTC-86A can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at [phone].

(a) through (e) No change.

(15) through (17) No change.

(18) Sexual Assault Investigation. As a part of an officer’s continuing education or training, a law enforcement officer shall be required to complete training on sexual assault, with an emphasis on culturally responsive, trauma-informed training on interviewing sexual assault victims and investigations of incidents of sexual assault.

(a) through (b) No change.

(c) The certification of a law enforcement officer who fails to comply with the requirements pursuant to s. 943.1724 943.17298, F.S., shall become inactive and shall remain inactive until the officer completes the required training and the officer’s employing agency provides Commission staff with verification that the officer has completed the required training.

(d) No change.

(19) Administering Lethality Assessments. As a part of an officer’s continuing education or training, a law enforcement officer shall be required to complete training on the policies and procedures for administering a lethality assessment to victims of domestic violence.

(a) All law enforcement officers shall complete the Commission-approved course developed pursuant to s. 741.29(2)(b), F.S., prior to October 1, 2026.

(b) All law enforcement officers who complete a law enforcement basic recruit training program which began on or after July 1, 2026, shall have met this requirement.

(c) The certification of a law enforcement officer who fails to comply with the requirements pursuant to s. 741.29(2)(b), F.S., shall become inactive and shall remain inactive until the officer completes the required training and the officer’s employing agency provides Commission staff with verification that the officer has completed the required training.

(d) Upon an officer’s completion of the required training, the employing agency shall submit, or electronically transmit to Commission staff through the Commission’s ATMS, the date of completion.

Rulemaking Authority 741.29(2), 943.03(4), 943.12(1) FS. Law Implemented 741.29(2), 943.12, 943.13(11), 943.135, 943.1395(3), 943.1701, 943.1715, 943.1716, 943.253 FS. History–New, 11-5-02. Amended 12-3-03, 11-30-04, 3-27-06, 3-21-07, 6-9-08, 4-16-09, 9-28-09, 6-3-10, 5-21-12, 3-13-13, 9-4-16, 8-15-18, 5-5-20, 5-20-21, 6-26-22, 8-30-23, 6-25-24, _________. Editorial Note: See 11B-27.0023, F.A.C.

 

11B-27.00213 Temporary Employment Authorization.

A Certificate of Compliance shall not be issued to officers employed on a Temporary Employment Authorization (TEA) prior to meeting the requirements of Sections 943.13(1)-(10), F.S.

(1) A TEA shall only be issued pursuant to Section 943.131, F.S. Individuals hired on a TEA shall comply with the firearms training program established by Section 943.17(1)(a), F.S.

(a) Pre-Training TEA. Individuals employed or appointed on a pre-training TEA shall:

1. No change.

2. Successfully complete eight hours of firearms training, which shall include demonstration of proficiency in the presence of a Commission-certified handgun firearms instructor.

3. through 5. No change.

(b) through (c) No change.

(2) An officer employed on a TEA, shall be excused from the firearms training requirement upon placement of a statement in the officer’s file at the employing agency. The statement shall be signed by the agency administrator confirming that the TEA-appointed officer shall not be permitted to carry a firearm until the following classroom training requirements have been fulfilled:

(a) No change.

(b) Firearms Range Training. The trainee’s proficiency demonstration shall be documented on a Handgun Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-4, revised _____________, effective ________ August 18, 2022, effective 8/2023, hereby incorporated by reference https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-_____ https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15509, and maintained in the trainee’s file at the employing agency. Form CJSTC-4 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at [phone]. The instructor shall qualify the trainee with a semi-automatic pistol using the Commission’s Basic Recruit Training Firearms Proficiency Skills, pursuant to form CJSTC-4, and the form shall be maintained in the trainee’s file at the employing agency.

(3) through (5) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 943.03(4), 943.12(1) FS. Law Implemented 943.12(3), 943.13, 943.131, 943.133, 943.139, 943.1395, 943.17(1)(a) FS. History–New, 11-5-02. Amended 11-30-04, 3-27-06, 6-9-08, 9-28-09, 6-3-10, 5-21-12, 3-13-13, 9-4-16, 6-26-22, 8-30-23, _________.

 

11B-27.0022 Background Investigations.

(1) No change.

(2) The employing agency shall, at a minimum, use the following background investigation procedures:

(a) Obtain previous employment data from prior employers. Criminal justice agencies conducting background investigations have the option of using the Authority for Release of Information, form CJSTC-58, revised ___________, effective _______ August 13, 2020, effective 5/2021, hereby incorporated by reference https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-_____ http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-13137, pursuant to Sections 943.134(2) and (4), F.S. Form CJSTC-58 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at [phone].

(b) through (d) No change.

(3) through (4) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 943.03(4) 943.12(1), 943.133(3) FS. Law Implemented 943.133, 943.139 FS. History–New 10-6-82, Amended 1-7-85, Formerly 11B-27.022, Amended 7-13-87, 10-17-90, 5-13-92, 5-14-92, 12-13-92, 9-5-93, 8-7-94, 1-2-97, 7-7-99, 8-22-00, 11-5-02, 11-30-04, 3-27-06, 3-21-07, 6-9-08, 6-3-10, 3-13-13, 5-5-20, 5-20-21, ________.

 

11B-27.003 Duty to Report, Investigations, Procedures.

(1) No change.

(2) Upon concluding the investigation:

(a) If the allegations are sustained, the employing agency shall complete an Internal Investigation Report, form CJSTC-78, revised _________, effective ________ August 13, 2020, effective 5/2021, hereby incorporated by reference, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-_____ http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-13138, regardless of whether any civil service appeal, arbitration, employment hearing, administrative, civil, or criminal action is pending or contemplated. Form CJSTC-78 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at [phone].

(b) through (c) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 943.03(4), 943.12(1) FS. Law Implemented 943.1395(5) FS. History–New 10-6-82, Amended 1-7-85, Formerly 11B-27.03, Amended 12-13-92, 9-5-93, 7-7-99, 8-22-00, 11-5-02, 11-30-04, 6-9-08, 9-14-17, 8-15-18, 5-20-21, ________.

 

11B-27.013 Canine Team Certification.

(1) No change.

(2) Canine team certification requirements. Commission certification of a canine team is not required. If a canine team seeks Commission certification, the canine team shall meet the following requirements:

(a) through (d) No change.

(e) A canine team shall provide documentation of the canine team’s compliance with certification requirements and submit a Canine Team Certification Application, form CJSTC-70, revised ___________, effective _______ August 12, 2021, effective 6/2022, hereby incorporated by reference https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-_____ https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-14218. Form CJSTC-70 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at [phone].

(3) Required documentation for certification of a canine team. Documentation of compliance for Commission certification of canine teams shall include:

(a) through (b) No change.

(c) A completed Canine Team Performance Evaluation form CJSTC-83, revised ___________, effective _______ November 6, 2014, effective 7/2015, hereby incorporated by reference https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-_____ http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-05655, shall be verified by evaluator(s) to ensure the canine team completed the proficiency requirements. Form CJSTC-83 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at [phone].

1. through 7. No change.

(4) through (5) No change.

(6) Inspection of canine team applicant files.

(a) Upon determination of an unfavorable inspection by Commission staff, the deficiencies shall be documented on a Canine Team Certification Deficiency Notification form CJSTC-270, revised ___________, effective _______ November 6, 2014, effective 7/2015, hereby incorporated by reference https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-_____ https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-05660. Form CJSTC-270 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at [phone].

(b) No change.

(7) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 943.03(4), 943.12(1) FS. Law Implemented 943.12(16) FS. History–New 3-29-89, Amended 12-13-92, 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, 9-28-09, 6-3-10, 3-13-13, 5-29-14, 5-29-14, 7-29-15, 9-4-16, 6-26-22, __________.

 

11B-27.014 Implementation of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004.

(1) No change.

(2) Requirements for administering the course of fire are as follows:

(a) The range master conducting the course of fire shall be an active Commission-certified handgun firearms instructor pursuant to paragraphs 11B-20.0014(2)(c) or (d), F.A.C.

(b) through (c) No change.

(3) No change.

(4) Issuance and Maintenance of form CJSTC-600.

(a) A request for form CJSTC-600 shall be made in writing to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Professionalism Program, Post Office Box 1489, Tallahassee, Florida 32302, Attention: Officer Records Section.

1. A Commission-certified handgun firearms instructor is allowed to receive up to 50 each of the CJSTC-600 form with each written request, and the request shall include the handgun firearm instructor’s full name, mailing address and physical address if different from the mailing address, telephone number, and the name of the Commission-certified training school, defined as “training school” in subsection 11B-18.003(23), F.A.C., affiliation or criminal justice agency affiliation.

2. through 3. No change.

(b) A Commission-certified handgun firearms instructor shall only issue a CJSTC-600 form for successful completion of the course of fire. Each CJSTC-600 form shall be issued with a specific number imprinted on the form and the handgun firearms instructor shall maintain documentation for a period of two years indicating to whom the CJSTC-600 was issued, which shall be subject to audit by Commission staff during regular business hours upon a two-day written notice by Commission staff.

(c) No change.

(5) through (6) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 943.03(4), 943.12(1) FS. Law Implemented 943.12, 943.132 FS. History–New 3-3-08, Amended 6-3-10, 3-13-13, 7-9-19, 5-5-20, _______.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Bureau Chief Glen Hopkins

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Governor and Cabinet

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 17, 2024

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: November 4, 2024