Purpose


11K-1.003(1): Changes the “New Sheriffs Seminar” to “Florida Sheriffs Institute,” to a more contemporary title, adds the word “designee” to provide FDLE’s designee authority to certify that the Florida Sheriffs Institute meets the 40-hour requirement, and documents the current practice for completion of the Florida Sheriffs Institute by newly elected sheriffs after an election is certified and to count toward the calendar year they are sworn in; 11K-1.003(4)(a) & (4)(a)5.: Adds executive level courses offered through the Florida Sheriffs Association Center for Excellence and to be recognized as approved education/training courses that will apply for initial qualification or maintenance of initial qualification for salary supplement; 11K-1.003(6) & (6)(b): Allows an FDLE designee to approve education/training programs and adds the Executive Director, FDLE, or their designee to approve recommendations for education/training programs for the Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute.