Paragraphs 11B-35.001(9)-(15), F.A.C.: Deletes subsection 11B-35.001(9), F.A.C., because the Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program was developed and approved with an effective date of November 1, 2016; and renumbers subsections 11B-...

 

DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

11B-35.001General Training Programs; Requirements and Specifications

11B-35.0010eLearning Instruction

11B-35.002Basic Recruit Training Programs for Law Enforcement, Correctional, and Correctional Probation

11B-35.0021Courses and Requirements for Basic Recruit Training, Advanced, Specialized and Instructor Training Requiring Proficiency Demonstration

11B-35.0023Student Transfers within Basic Recruit Training Programs

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

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

11B-35.009Exemption from Basic Recruit Training

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Paragraphs 11B-35.001(9)-(15), F.A.C.: Deletes subsection 11B-35.001(9), F.A.C., because the Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program was developed and approved with an effective date of November 1, 2016; and renumbers subsections 11B-35.001(9)-(15), F.A.C.

Paragraph 11B-35.001(10)(b), F.A.C.: Incorporates and revises the Academy Physical Fitness Standards Report, form CJSTC-67A, to update the rule reference and only request the last four digits of the student’s social security number; updates the name of the Florida Correctional Probation BRTP by adding “BRTP”; and adds the Florida Correctional Probation Officer Training Academy course as another course that requires the submission of form CJSTC-67A.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.001(10)(d)8., F.A.C.: Updates the title of the ATMS Global Profile Report to reflect ATMS Global Profile Sheet for consistency within the rule and incorporates the revised Instructor Exemption, form CJSTC-82, which adds a certification statement to ensure the training center director or designee is aware of their responsibility to verify individual meets the eligibility requirements.

Sub-paragraphs 11B-35.001(10)(d)9.-10., F.A.C.: Updates the rule reference.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.001(10)(d)13., F.A.C.: Updates the rule reference.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.001(10)(d)14., F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Physician’s Assessment, form CJSTC-75, which combines the original Physician’s Assessment, form CJSTC-75, and the Physical Fitness Assessment, form CJSTC-75B, to create the revised Physician’s Assessment, form CJSTC-75, to replace the repealed Physical Fitness Assessment, form CJSTC-75B.

Paragraph 11B-35.001(11)(c), F.A.C.: Updates the rule reference.

Paragraph 11B-35.001(12)(a), F.A.C.: Updates the rule reference.

Paragraph 11B-35.001(12)(b), F.A.C.: Updates the rule reference.

Subsection 11B-35.001(13), F.A.C.: Updates the rule reference.

Paragraph 11B-35.001(14)(b), F.A.C.: Revises the rule text to require a student to complete the Physician’s Assessment, form CJSTC-75, prior to beginning a Basic Recruit Training Program, instead of completing the Physical Fitness Assessment, form CJSTC-75B, which is being repealed.

Paragraph 11B-35.0010(4)(a), F.A.C.: Makes a grammatical change.

Paragraph 11B-35.0010(4)(b), F.A.C.: Updates the forms website link.

Subparagraph 11B-35.002(1)(a)7., F.A.C.: Retires the Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy, number 2003, because it is being replaced with the new Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy, number 3002.

Subparagraph 11B-35.002(1)(a)8., F.A.C.: Retires the Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy, number 2004 because it is being replaced with the new Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy, number 3005.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.002(1)(a)9., F.A.C.: Adds the new Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy number 3002 to the list of Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Programs, effective July 1, 2016, to replace the retired Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy number 2003.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.002(1)(a)10., F.A.C.: Adds the new Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy number 3005 to the list of Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Programs, effective July 1, 2016, to replace the retired Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy number 2004.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.002(1)(b)5., F.A.C.: Retires the Correctional Probation Officer Training to Florida CMS Correctional BRTP, number 1193, because it is being replaced with the new Correctional Probation Officer Training to Florida CMS Correctional BRTP, number 3004.

Sub-paragraphs 11B-35.002(1)(b)8.-9., F.A.C.: Retires the Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional BRTP, number 2005, because it is being replaced with the new Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional BRTP, number 3001. Commission staff is no longer using crossover-specific courses in the cross-over programs. Instead staff is only using existing courses in their entirety from the discipline to be learned.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.002(1)(b)10., F.A.C.: Adds the new Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 3004 to the list of Correctional Basic Recruit Training Programs, effective July 1, 2016, to replace the retired Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 1193 because crossover-specific courses are no longer being used.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.002(1)(c)1., F.A.C.: Retires the Florida Correctional Probation BRTP number 1176.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.002(1)(c)2., F.A.C.: Retires the Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Correctional Probation Officer Training Academy number 1183 and replaces it with the new Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Correctional Probation Officer Training Academy number 3003.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.002(1)(c)4., F.A.C.: Revises the rule text to require a basic recruit student to complete the new Florida Correctional Probation Officer Training Academy instead of the Correctional Probation BRTP in order to become a certified Correctional Probation Auxiliary Officer. Also updates the rule references.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.002(1)(c)5., F.A.C.: Adds the new Florida Correctional Probation Officer Training Academy number 3000 to the list of Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Programs, effective November 1, 2016.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.002(1)(c)6., F.A.C.: Adds the new Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Correctional Probation Officer Training Academy number 3003 to the list of Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Programs to replace the Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Correctional Probation BRTP number 1183, effective November 1, 2016.

Paragraph 11B-35.002(5)(d), F.A.C.: Retires the Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program number 1176 and deletes the table of associated courses.

Paragraph 11B-35.002(5)(f), F.A.C.: Includes the new Florida Correctional Probation Officer Training Academy number 3000 and associated courses to the list of Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Programs, effective November 1, 2016.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.002(6)(d)2., F.A.C.: Replaces the Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy number 2003 with the new Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy number 3002 because crossover-specific courses are no longer used in the crossover programs.

Sub-paragraphs 11B-35.002(6)(d)3.-7., F.A.C.: Renumbers the rule subsections because the list of Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Programs was updated.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.002(6)(d)3., F.A.C.: Includes the new Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy number 3002 and associated courses to the Law Enforcement Cross-Over Basic Recruit Training Programs because crossover-specific courses are no longer used in the crossover programs.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.002(6)(d)5., F.A.C.: Replaces the Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy number 2004 with the new Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy number 3005 because crossover-specific courses are no longer used in the crossover programs.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.002(6)(d)6., F.A.C.: Includes the new Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy number 3005 to the list of Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Programs, effective July 1, 2016.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.002(6)(e)2., F.A.C.: Replaces the retired Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 2005 with the Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 3001; and renumbers subparagraphs in Rule 11B-35.002(6)(e), F.A.C.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.002(6)(e)3., F.A.C.: Adds the new Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 3001 and associated courses to the list of Correctional Cross-Over Basic Recruit Training Programs, effective July 1, 2016.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.002(6)(e)6., F.A.C.: Replaces the retired Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 1193 with the Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 3004.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.002(6)(e)7., F.A.C.: Adds the new Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 3004 and associated courses to the list of Correctional Cross-Over Basic Recruit Training Programs, effective July 1, 2016.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.002(6)(f)5., F.A.C.: Replaces the retired Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program number 1183 with the Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Correctional Probation Officer Training Academy number 3003.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.002(6)(f)6., F.A.C.: Adds the new Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Correctional Probation Officer Training Academy number 3003 and associated courses to the list of Correctional Probation Cross-Over Basic Recruit Training Programs, effective November 1, 2016.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.0021(1)(e), F.A.C.: Removes the “Cross-Over Handgun Transition Course” from the High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Program and retires the course from crossover programs involving the Corrections Officer BRTP because corrections officers no longer need this training.

Paragraph 11B-35.0021(8)(a), F.A.C.: Removes the “Cross-Over Handgun Transition Course” as a course that requires instructor to student ratio of proficiency demonstration. The course is being retired from cross-over programs involving the Corrections Officer BRTP because corrections officers no longer need this training.

Paragraph 11B-35.0023(2)(c), F.A.C.: Updates the title of the ATMS Global Profile Report to reflect ATMS Global Profile Sheet for consistency within the rule; and adds text to allow for other documentation as proof of a student’s course completion.

Subsection 11B-35.0023(3), F.A.C.: Adds new paragraph to include text that allows high liability courses completed in one Basic Recruit Training Program to be transferred to another Program and identify the requirements which must be met in order to transfer the courses.

Paragraphs 11B-35.0023(3)(a)-(d), F.A.C.: Includes rule language to identify the requirements which must be met in order to transfer from one Basic Recruit Training Program to another Program.

Paragraphs 11B-35.0023(4)-(6), F.A.C.: Renumbers paragraphs because the new paragraph 11B-35.0023(3), F.A.C., was added.

Subsection 11B-35.0024(3), F.A.C.: Removes the “Cross-Over Handgun Transition Course” as a proficiency demonstration course. The course is being retired from cross-over programs involving the Corrections Officer BRTP because corrections officers no longer need this training.

Sub-paragraph 11B-35.0024(3)(a)3., F.A.C.: Revises the rule text to require a basic recruit student to complete the Physician’s Assessment, form CJSTC-75, prior to beginning a Basic Recruit Training Program, instead of completing the Physical Fitness Assessment, form CJSTC-75B, which is being repealed.

Subsection 11B-35.0024(4), F.A.C.: Removes the specialized “Role-play Scenario for Facilitative Learning” course from a list of courses that require students to demonstrate proficiency. Also, removes related text stating the same.

Paragraph 11B-35.0024(4)(m), F.A.C.: Removes the unnecessary statement that the Role-play Scenarios for Facilitative Learning course, number 2001, does not require a proficiency demonstration.

Subsection 11B-35.003(2), F.A.C.: Updates the rule text to reflect that an applicant must complete the Florida Correctional Probation Officer Training Academy in its entirety in order to become a certified law enforcement or correctional auxiliary officer.

Subsection 11B-35.003(8), F.A.C.: Revises the rule text to require an individual to complete the new Florida Correctional Probation Officer Training Academy number 3000 instead of the Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program, number 1176, in order to become a correctional probation auxiliary officer.

Paragraph 11B-35.009(3)(c), F.A.C.: Updates the topics and exemption-from-training requirements for correctional probation officer training to complete the new Florida Correctional Probation Officer Training Academy number 3000 instead of the Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program, number 1176.

Subsection 11B-35.009(5), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Exemption-From-Training, form CJSTC-76, to change the discipline field name to “Florida Correctional Probation Officer Training Academy” and revise the deficiency topics.

SUMMARY: Criminal justice officer training programs and course requirements; revised Academy Physical Fitness Standards Report, form CJSTC-67A; and Physician’s Assessment, form CJSTC-75; repealed Physical Fitness Assessment, form CJSTC-75B; grammatical change and updated rule references, forms website link, and title of the ATMS Global Profile Sheet.

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.

OTHER RULES INCORPORATING THIS RULE: N/A. EFFECT ON THOSE OTHER RULES: N/A. The proposed rule is not expected to exceed any of the criteria set forth in Section 120.541(2)(a), F.S., and thus, a legislative ratification is not required under Section 120.541(3), F.S. This determination is based upon the nature of the subject matter of the proposed amendment.

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: 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, 943.17(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: Wednesday, May 10, 2017, 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-35.001 General Training Programs; Requirements and Specifications.

(1) through (8) No change.

(9) Implementation of the new Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program.  The Commission is preparing a significant update to the Commission-approved Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program to be implemented in 2016.  This program and courses are based on a statewide job-task analysis and provides an enhanced learning environment.  Delivery of the program shall comply with the requirements set forth in the Commission’s new approved Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Curriculum. 

(9)(10) Reporting requirements for Commission-approved Basic Recruit, Advanced, and Specialized Training Program Courses are as follows:

(a) No change.

(b) Following the completion of a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, Advanced Training Program Course, or Instructor Training Course, the training center director or designee shall, within thirty days of the program or course completion date, electronically transmit a completed Training Report form CJSTC-67, or transmit an updated CJSTC-67 form through the Commission’s ATMS.  Submission of the Academy Physical Fitness Standards Report, form CJSTC-67A, revised August 4, 2016 November 6, 2014, effective                             7/2015, hereby incorporated by reference, is required for the Florida CMS Law Enforcement, Florida Law Enforcement Academy, Florida Correctional Probation BRTP, Florida Correctional Probation Officer Training Academy, and Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Programs within thirty days of the course completion.  Form CJSTC-67A can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/cms/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at [phone]. 

(c) No change.

(d) The training center director or designee shall ensure that the records for Commission-approved Basic Recruit, Advanced, and Specialized Training Program Courses are maintained in the course file within the training school.  Each course shall be subject to audit by Commission staff.  Such records shall, at a minimum, include: 

1. through 7. No change.

8. List of course instructor(s) to include full name and a copy of the instructor’s current ATMS Global Profile Sheet Report filed alphabetically in a master file, or maintained in the course file, or completion of Instructor Exemption, form CJSTC-82, revised August 4, 2016 November 6, 2014, effective               7/2015, hereby incorporated by reference https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-05651 if applicable. Form CJSTC-82 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/cms/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at [phone]. 

9. Student daily attendance records, to include documentation of excused absences, pursuant to subsection (10)(11) of this rule section.  

10. Documentation of student makeup work, pursuant to subsection (11)(12) of this rule section. 

11. through 12. No change. 

13. Form CJSTC-67A for Basic recruit Training Programs pursuant to subsection 11B-35.001(13)(14), F.A.C.

14. For Basic Recruit Training Programs, proof of compliance with Sections 943.14(7) and 943.17(1)(g), F.S., and paragraph 11B-35.001(13)(14)(b), F.A.C., which includes a completed Physician’s Assessment, form CJSTC-75, revised, August 4, 2016, effective              , hereby incorporated by reference. Physical Fitness Assessment, form CJSTC-75B, revised November 5, 2015, effective 9/2016, hereby incorporated by reference http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07379.  Form CJSTC-75 CJSTC-75B can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address:  http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/cms/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at [phone]. 

15. through 16. No change.

(10)(11) 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) through (b) No change.

(c) Competency-Based Instruction.  The Commission approves competency-based instruction in the delivery of basic recruit training programs, specialized training program courses, specialized instructor training courses, and courses created from specialized goals and objectives, defined in subparagraph (10)(12)(c)1., of this rule section.

1. through 3. No change.

(11)(12) 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(8)(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 end-of-course examination may be granted a re-examination by the training center director if:  

1. through 3. No change.

(b) Exclusive of the Commission’s Basic Recruit Training Courses requiring proficiency demonstration and re-examinations in paragraph (11)(12)(a) of this rule section, a student may be granted one written end-of-course re-examination during a single Basic Recruit Training Program.  Students, who have failed the written end-of-course examination after a second attempt, shall be deemed to have failed the course.

(c) No change.

(12)(13) Student re-examination policy for Commission-approved Advanced and Specialized Training Program Courses.  A student who has failed a written 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 (11)(12)(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 (11)(12) 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.

(13)(14) Basic Recruit Student Physical Fitness Program. 

(a) No change.

(b) Basic Recruit Student Physical Fitness Test and Chemical Agent Exposure.  Prior to beginning a Basic Recruit Training Program, a student shall receive a physical examination and complete the Physician’s Assessment, form CJSTC-75 Physical Fitness Assessment form CJSTC-75B, https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-05637, which shall be maintained in the student or course file at the training school.

(c) No change.

(14)(15) Proof of course completion.  A training school shall, within thirty days following the completion of a Commission-approved Basic Recruit, Advanced, or Specialized Training Program Course, provide to a student who has successfully completed the program, a certificate, which shall contain at a minimum, the name of the training school, the student’s name, the dates of the program or course, the number of program or course hours, the title of the Basic Recruit, Advanced, or Specialized Training Program Course, and the current training center director’s signature.  Basic Recruit Training Completion Certificates shall contain the Curriculum Version Number for the course taught.  The training school shall provide a certificate to a student who has successfully completed a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, and the student shall be required to pass the State Officer Certification Examination. 

Rulemaking 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, 9-28-09, 6-3-10, 5-21-12, 3-13-13, 5-29-14, 7-29-15, 9-4-16,____.

 

11B-35.0010 eLearning Instruction.

(1) through (3) No change.

(4) Training schools are permitted to expend Criminal Justice Standards and Training Trust Fund Officer Training Monies for conducting eLearning instruction for Commission-approved Specialized Training Program Courses and Specialized Instructor Courses, and courses created from Specialized Goals and Objectives, provided the courses are delivered using a learning management system, are instructor led, and the courses meet minimum standards pursuant to (4)(b) of this rule section.  Officer Training monies shall be expended pursuant to the requirements of Rule Chapter 11B-18, F.A.C. 

(a) “Learning Management System” (LMS) is defined as a web-based software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, and reporting of training programs, classroom and on-line events, eLearning programs, and training content.  The LMS shall facilitate:

1. through 11. No change.

(b) eLearning courses shall conform to the minimum standards and criteria established and shall be documented on the eLearning Course Minimum Standards, Form CJSTC-18, Commission-approved December 16, 2010, (effective 3/2013), hereby incorporated by reference, prior to delivery of the course and maintained in the course file.  An electronic copy of the corresponding course shall be maintained for a minimum of five years, and upon request shall be made available for review by Commission staff.  Form CJSTC-18 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/cms/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/CJST/Publications/Professionalism-Program-Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at [phone].

Rulemaking Authority 943.03(4), 943.12(1), (2) FS.  Law Implemented 943.175, 943.25 FS.  History–New 3-13-13, .

 

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

1. through 6. No change.

(a)	Law Enforcement Discipline
	Program Number	Basic Recruit Training Programs	Program Hours	Retired (R) Effective (E)
7.	2003	Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy	515	E-7/1/14 R-6/30/16
8.	2004	Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy	567	E-7/1/14 R-6/30/16
9.	3002	Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy	518	E-7/1/16
10.	3005	Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy	532	E-7/1/16

 

(b) Correctional Discipline

1. through 4. No change.

 

(b)	Correctional Discipline
	Program Number	Basic Recruit Training Programs	Program Hours	Retired (R) Effective (E)
5.	1193	Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional BRTP	250	E-7/1/12 R-6/30/16

 

6. through 7. No change.

 

8.	2005	Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional BRTP	172	E-7/1/14 R-6/30/16
9.	3001	Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional BRTP	198	E-7/1/16
10.	3004	Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional BRTP	238	E-7/1/16

 

(c) Correctional Probation Discipline

 

(c)	Correctional Probation Discipline
	Program Number	Basic Recruit Training Programs	Program Hours	Retired (R) Effective (E)
1.	1176	Florida Correctional Probation BRTP	449	E-4/1/08 R-10/31/16
2.	1183	Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Correctional Probation BRTP	194	E-4/1/08 R-10/31/16

 

3. No change.

 

4.	NA	Correctional Probation Auxiliary BRTP; there is no course.  To become certified as a Correctional Probation Auxiliary Officer, pursuant to subsection 11B-35.003(8), F.A.C., a basic recruit student shall complete the Florida Correctional Probation Officer Training Academy Correctional Probation BRTP, pursuant to paragraph (5)(g)(d) of this rule section.		NA	NA
5.	3000	Florida Correctional Probation Officer Training Academy	482		E-11/1/16
6.	3003	Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Correctional Probation Officer Training Academy	290		E-11/1/16

 

(2)(a) through (4) No change.

(5) 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) through (c) No change.

(d) Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program number 1176, Version 2008.04 (Retired October 31, 2016). (Effective April 1, 2008):

 

	Course Name	Course Hours
1.	Correctional Probation Legal	57
2.	Correctional Probation Interpersonal Communication Skills	44
3.	Correctional Probation Caseload Management	40
4.	Correctional Probation Supervision	88
5.	Correctional Probation Investigations	39
6.	Correctional Probation Management Information Systems	27
7.	CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics	80
8.	CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers	40
9.	Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Training	34
	TOTAL	449

 

(e) No change.

(f) Florida Correctional Probation Officer Training Academy number 3000 (Effective November 1, 2016):

 

	Course Name	Course Hours
1.	Introduction to Correctional Probation	14
2.	Legal Foundations for Correctional Probation	44
3.	Communications	46
4.	Intake and Orientation	24
5.	Caseload Management	32
6.	Supervision of Offenders	88
7.	Field Supervision	80
8.	CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers	40
9.	CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics	80
10.	Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Training	34
	TOTAL	482

 

(6) Commission-approved Basic Recruit Cross-Over Training Programs.  The Commission has established basic recruit cross-over training programs to provide lateral movement of officers between criminal justice disciplines. 

(a) through (c) No change.

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

1. No change.

2. Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy number 2003 (Retired June 30, 2016). (Effective July 1, 2014).  An individual, who has successfully completed the Correctional 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 Title	Course Hours
a.	Overview of Law Enforcement	64
b.	Interactions In Crisis Situations	10
c.	Reporting Procedures	32
d.	Fundamentals Of Patrol	35
e.	Calls For Service	36
f.	Criminal Investigations	50
g.	Crime Scene To Courtroom	35
h.	Critical Incidents	44
i.	Traffic Stops	30
j.	DUI Traffic Stops	24
k.	Traffic Crash Investigations	32
l.	Cross-Over Program Updates	8
m.	CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations	48
n.	Dart-Firing Stun Gun	8
o.	Cross-Over Handgun Transition Course	24
p.	Correctional Cross-over to Law Enforcement Officer Wellness	35
	TOTAL	515

 

3. Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy number 3002 (Effective July 1, 2016).  An individual, who has successfully completed the Correctional 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 Title	Course Hours
a.	Introduction to Law Enforcement	10
b.	Legal	62
c.	Interactions With a Diverse Community	40
d.	Interviewing and Report Writing	56
e.	Fundamentals of Patrol	35
f.	Calls For Service	36
g.	Criminal Investigations	50
h.	Crime Scene To Courtroom	35
i.	Critical Incidents	44
j.	Traffic Stops	30
k.	DUI Traffic Stops	24
l.	Traffic Crash Investigations	32
m.	Cross-Over Program Updates	8
n.	CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations (See Volume 2:  High Liability Textbook and Instructor Guide)	48
o.	Dart-Firing Stun Gun (See Volume 2:  High Liability Textbook and Instructor Guide)	8
	TOTAL	518

 

4.3. Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program number 1191 (Retired June 30, 2014).

5.4. Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy number 2004 (Retired June 30, 2016). (Effective July 1, 2014).  An individual who has successfully completed the Correctional Probation 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 Title	Course Hours
a.	Overview of Law Enforcement	64
b.	Law Enforcement Report Writing	28
c.	Fundamentals of Patrol	35
d.	Responding to Calls for Service	47
e.	Criminal Investigations	50
f.	Crime Scene Procedures	27
g.	Critical Incidents	44
h.	Traffic Stops	30
i.	DUI Traffic Stops	24
j.	Traffic Crash Investigations	32
k.	Cross-Over Program Updates	8
l.	CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations	48
m.	Dart-Firing Stun Gun	8
n.	CMS Criminal Justice Firearms	80
o.	Correctional Probation Cross-Over to Law Enforcement Officer Wellness	42
	TOTAL	567

 

6. Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy number 3005 (Effective July 1, 2016).  An individual who has successfully completed the Correctional Probation 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 Title	Course Hours
a.	Legal	62
b.	Interactions in a Diverse Community	40
c.	Fundamentals of Patrol	35
d.	Calls for Service	36
e.	Criminal Investigations	50
f.	Crime Scene to Courtroom	35
g.	Critical Incidents	44
h.	Traffic Stops	30
i.	DUI Traffic Stops	24
j.	Traffic Crash Investigations	32
k.	Cross-Over Program Updates	8
l.	CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations	48
m.	CMS Criminal Justice Firearms	80
n.	Dart-Firing Stun Gun	8
	TOTAL	532

 

7.5. Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program number 1179 (Retired June 30, 2014).

(e) Correctional Cross-Over Basic Recruit Training Programs. 

1. No change.

2. Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 2005 (Retired June 30, 2016). (Effective July 1, 2014).  An individual, who has successfully completed the Law Enforcement Officer Basic Recruit Training Program and passed the SOCE, shall complete the following courses to satisfy the training requirements to become a correctional officer:

 

Course Title	Course Hours
Overview of Corrections	14
Officer Safety	16
Facility and Equipment	8
Intake and Release	18
Supervising in a Correctional Facility	40
Supervising Special Populations	20
Law Enforcement Cross-Over to Correctional Responding to Incidents and Emergencies	12
Cross-Over Program Updates	8
Cross-Over Handgun Transition Course	24
Law Enforcement Cross-over to Correctional Officer Wellness	12
TOTAL	172

 

3. Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 3001 (Effective July 1, 2016).  An individual, who has successfully completed the Law Enforcement Officer Basic Recruit Training Program and passed the SOCE, shall complete the following courses to satisfy the training requirements to become a correctional officer:

 

	Course Title	Course Hours
a.	Introduction to Corrections	32
b.	Communications	40
c.	Officer Safety	16
d.	Facility and Equipment	8
e.	Intake and Release	18
f.	Supervising in a Correctional Facility	40
g.	Supervising Special Populations	20
h.	Responding to Incidents and Emergencies	16
i.	Cross-Over Program Updates	8
	TOTAL	198

 

4.3. Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional BRTP number 1192 (Retired June 30, 2014). 

5.4. Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Traditional Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 1182 (Retired June 30, 2012). 

6.5. Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 1193 (Retired June 30, 2016). (Effective July 1, 2012).  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 correctional officer:

 

	Course Name	Course Hours
a.	Introduction to Corrections	32
b.	Correctional Probation Cross-Over to Correctional Radio Communications and Searches	10
c.	Facility and Equipment	8
d.	Intake and Release	18
e.	Supervising in a Correctional Facility	40
f.	Supervising Special Populations	20
g.	Responding to Incidents and Emergencies	16
h.	Cross-Over Program Updates	8
i.	CMS Criminal Justice Firearms	80
j.	Correctional Probation Cross-Over to Correctional Officer Wellness	18
	TOTAL	250

 

7. Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 3004 (Effective July 1, 2016).  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 correctional officer: 

 

	Course Name	Course Hours
a.	Introduction to Corrections	32
b.	Officer Safety	16
c.	Facility and Equipment	8
d.	Intake and Release	18
e.	Supervising in a Correctional Facility	40
f.	Supervising Special Populations	20
g.	Responding to Incidents and Emergencies	16
h.	CMS Criminal Justice Firearms	80
i.	Cross-Over Program Updates	8
	TOTAL	238

 

(f) Correctional Probation Cross-Over Basic Recruit Training Programs.

1. through 4. No change.

5. Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program number 1183 (Retired October 31, 2016). (Effective April 1, 2008).  An individual who has successfully completed the Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program and passed the SOCE, shall complete the following courses to satisfy the training requirements to become a correctional probation officer: 

 

	Course Name	Course Hours
a.	Correctional Cross-Over to Correctional Probation Legal and Communications	18
b.	Correctional Cross-Over to Correctional Probation Supervision	57
c.	Correctional Cross-Over to Correctional Probation Investigations	30
d.	Correctional Probation Management Information Systems	27
e.	Correctional Probation Caseload Management	40
g.	Cross-Over Program Updates	8
h.	Correctional Cross-Over to Correctional Probation Officer Wellness	14
	TOTAL	194

 

6. Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Correctional Probation Officer Training Academy umber 3003 (Effective November 1, 2016).  An individual who has successfully completed the Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program and passed the SOCE, shall complete the following courses to satisfy the training requirements to become a correctional probation officer: 

 

	Course Name	Course Hours
a.	Introduction to Correctional Probation	14
b.	Legal Foundations for Correctional Probation Officers	44
c.	Intake and Orientation	24
d.	Caseload Management for Correctional Probation	32
e.	Supervision of Offenders	88
f.	Field Supervision	80
g.	Cross-Over Program Updates	8
	TOTAL	290

Rulemaking 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, 9-28-09, 5-21-12, 3-13-13, 5-29-14, 7-29-15, 9-4-16, ____.

 

11B-35.0021 Courses and Requirements for Basic Recruit Training, Advanced, Specialized, and Instructor Training Requiring Proficiency Demonstration. 

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

(a) through (d) No change.

(e) Cross-Over Handgun Transition Course. 

(2) through (7) No change.

(8) Instructor to student ratios for instruction of proficiency skills in High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Program Courses, DUI Traffic Stops, High-Liability Instructor Training Courses, Specialized Instructor Courses, Advanced Training Program Courses, and Specialized Training Program Courses, requiring proficiency demonstration. 

(a) For instruction of the CMS Criminal Justice Firearms Course, Cross-Over Handgun Transition Course, CMS Firearms Instructor Course, or Safe Handling of Firearms 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) through (j) No change.

Rulemaking 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, 9-28-09, 3-13-13, 5-29-14, 7-29-15, 9-4-16, ____. 

 

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

(1) No change.

(2) A student may transfer courses from a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program to another training school, for the same training program, provided:

(a) through (b) No change.

(c) Verification has been made by reviewing the student’s grade on the ATMS Global Profile Sheet Report or other documentation provided by the school where the courses were completed.

(d) No change.

(3) A student may transfer Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training High Liability Courses, pursuant to Rule 11B-35.0021(1), F.A.C., completed in one Basic Recruit Training Program to another Basic Recruit Training Program provided:

(a) The courses have been successfully completed within four years from the beginning date of the Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program; and

(b) The student has not been dismissed for disciplinary reasons from the previous Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program; and

(c) Verification has been made by reviewing the student’s grade on the ATMS Global Profile Sheet or other documentation provided by the school where the courses were completed.

(d) 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.

(4)(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.

(5)(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 proficiency skills 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.

(6)(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 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, 9-28-09, 3-13-13,              .

 

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

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) Successful completion and demonstration of proficiency skills is required for each of the following high-liability courses:  CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics Course, CMS Defensive Tactics Instructor Course, CMS Criminal Justice Firearms Course, Cross-Over Handgun Transition Course, CMS Firearms Instructor Course, Safe Handling of Firearms course, CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations Course, CMS Vehicle Operations Instructor Course, CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers Course, and CMS First Aid Instructor Course. 

(a) CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics Course. 

1. through 2. No change.

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 Law Enforcement, Correctional, or Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program, a student shall complete the Physician’s Assessment, form CJSTC-75 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.

(b) through (i) No change.

(4) Successful completion and demonstration of proficiency skills is required for each of the following basic recruit, advanced, specialized instructor, or specialized training program courses:  DUI Traffic Stops, Speed Measurement Course, Speed Measurement Instructor Course, Breath Test Instructor Course, Breath Test Instructor Renewal Course, Breath Test Operator Course, Breath Test Operator Renewal Course, Agency Inspector Course, Agency Inspector Renewal Course, Underwater Police Science and Technology course, Canine Team Training Course, and Canine Team Training Instructor Course, and Role-play Scenarios for Facilitative Learning.

(a) through (l) No change.

(m) Role-play Scenarios for Facilitative Learning course number 2001. An instructor student shall achieve a score of no less than 85% on the required written end-of-course examination. There are no proficiency requirements for this course.

Rulemaking 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, 9-28-09, 6-3-10, 3-13-13, 5-29-14, 7-29-15, 9-4-16, _____.

 

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

(1) No change.

(2) To become certified as a law enforcement or correctional 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. To become certified as a correctional probation auxiliary officer, an applicant shall meet the requirements outlined in Sections 943.13(1)-(9), and (11), and 943.14(7), F.S., and shall complete the Florida Correctional Probation Officer Basic Recruit Training Program Academy in its entirety.  Applicants requesting certification as a correctional officer shall complete the Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program in its entirety. Applicants requesting certification as a law enforcement auxiliary officer shall successfully complete the following Auxiliary Officer Basic Recruit Training Program requirements: 

(a) through (c) No change.

(3) through (7) No change.

(8) Correctional Probation Auxiliary Officer Basic Recruit Training Program.  To become a Correctional Probation Auxiliary Officer an individual shall complete the Florida Correctional Probation Officer Training Academy, number 3000 Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program, number 1176, pursuant to paragraph 11B-35.002(5)(i)(d), F.A.C. 

Rulemaking 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, 9-28-09, 6-3-10, 3-13-13, 5-29-14, 9-4-16,_____. 

 

11B-35.009 Exemption from Basic Recruit Training.

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) For individuals who request an exemption from a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, the employing agency or Criminal Justice Selection Center shall:

(a) through (b) No change.

(c) Verify that the applicant’s correctional probation officer training is comparable to the Commission’s Florida Correctional Probation Officer Training Academy Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program whenever an exemption is requested, and at a minimum reflects successful completion of training, pursuant to the Exemption-From-Training form CJSTC-76, for the topics of Legal Foundations for Correctional Probation, Interpersonal Communications Skills, Intake and Orientation, Caseload Management, Supervision of Offenders, Investigations, Field Supervision, Management Information Systems, Defensive Tactics, and First Aid or equivalent.  

(d) through (e) No change.

(4) Inactive Florida officers who have been separated from employment for a period of four to eight years, may apply for exemption from re-taking the Basic Recruit Training Program for which the officer has been previously certified as a sworn officer.  There shall be no more than an eight-year break in employment, which is measured from the separation date of the most recent qualifying employment to the time a complete application is submitted, for an exemption under this rule section.  The employing agency or Criminal Justice Selection Center shall verify that the applicant has:

(a) through (b) No change.

(5) Documentation requirements for out-of-state, federal, and inactive Florida Officers.  Upon verification of an individual’s request for exemption of training, pursuant to this rule section, an employing agency or Criminal Justice Selection Center shall submit to Commission staff a completed Exemption-From-Training, form CJSTC-76, revised August 4, 2016 November 5, 2015, effective     9/2016, hereby incorporated by reference http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07382, for out-of-state, federal, and inactive Florida Officers. Form CJSTC-76 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/cms/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at [phone]. Supporting documentation verifying the individual’s compliance with comparable basic recruit training and sworn criminal justice experience pursuant to this rule section shall be maintained on file by the employing agency or Criminal Justice Selection Center and submitted to Commission staff for review.  The agency shall be notified of the approval or denial of the requested exemption of certification in writing within 30 working days.  Any appeal of denial of exemption is governed by Section 120.57, F.S.

(6) through (9) No change. 

Rulemaking Authority 943.03(4), 943.12(1), (2) FS.  Law Implemented 943.131(2) FS.  History–New 1-2-97, Amended 7-7-99, 11-5-02, 11-30-04, 3-27-06, 3-21-07, 6-9-08, 5-21-12, 3-13-13, 5-29-14, 7-29-15, 9-4-16, _____.

 

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: March 14, 2017

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: October 31, 2016