Purpose


To comply with Section 943.085, F.S., which requires establishment, implementation, and evaluation of criminal justice training for law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers. The following revisions were made to implement the new Florida CMS Law Enforcement and Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Programs: Instructor Requirements. Rule 11B-35.001, F.A.C.: Removes the requirement for an instructor to be CMS certified to teach high-liability courses in basic recruit training programs. Removes the CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Curriculum and test specifications. Adds exceptions for field delivery of the new Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program. Training School requirements. Rule 11B-35.001, F.A.C.: Requires training schools to provide the student with a current paper version of the curriculum prior to or at the beginning of the basic recruit training program and requires instruction of the curriculum in compliance with Commission rules and delivery guidelines. Allows training center directors to deliver basic recruit training program courses in a shorter time frame if the total program hours are successfully completed. Requires 100% participation in Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Training. Commission Forms. Rule 11B-35.001, F.A.C.: Creates the Role Play Practicum Check Sheet form CJSTC-3, Academy Physical Fitness Standards Report form CJSTC-67A, and Basic Recruit Student Physical Fitness and Chemical Agent Contamination Form CJSTC-75B. Retired Basic Recruit Training Program. Rule 11B-35.001, F.A.C.: Provides a timeline for students enrolled in the retired CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement and Traditional Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Programs to complete the program and take the State Officer Certification Examination. Physical Fitness Training. Rule 11B-35.0011, F.A.C.: Requires that a basic recruit student shall participate in the physical fitness test and chemical agent exposure prior to beginning and prior to completing the Florida CMS Law Enforcement, Traditional Correctional, and Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Programs. Basic Recruit Training Programs. Rule 11B-35.002, F.A.C.: Retires the CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program effective 3/31/08; adds the new CMS Florida Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program effective 4/1/08; updates the Traditional Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program to reflect the new requirements for high-liability training and physical fitness training effective 8/31/07; and adds the Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program effective 4/1/08. High-Liability Training. Rules 11B-35.002 and 11B-35.0023, F.A.C.: Requires that an officer who transfers high-liability training from one school to another shall complete the CMS “new” training specified on the Commission’s high-liability forms. Rule 11B-35.0021, F.A.C.: Removes the obsolete high-liability proficiency and instructor courses and adds the new high-liability proficiency and instructor courses. Removes the CMS high-liability instructor transition courses and updates the instructor to student ratio requirements for the revised high-liability courses. Rule 11B-35.007, F.A.C.: Creates the CMS General Update Instructor Course and CMS Defensive Tactics and Firearms Update Instructor Course to prepare instructors to deliver the new Florida CMS Curriculum. Retires the Traditional Instructor Techniques Course and the Radar Speed Measurement Instructor Course for Law Enforcement Officers. High-Liability Proficiency Requirements/Forms. Rule 11B-35.0024, F.A.C.: Retires the CMS Defensive Tactics Instructor Transition course, CMS First Aid Instructor Transition Course, and CMS Vehicle Operation Instructor Transition Course. Adds the new high-liability proficiency requirements on forms CJSTC-4 CMS, CJSTC-5 CMS, CJSTC-6 CMS, and CJSTC-7 CMS. Repeals form CJSTC-6A CMS. To retire the CMS Firearms Instructor Transition Course. To comply with Section 120.74, F.S., which requires agencies to revise its rules as often as necessary to ensure compliance with Florida Statutes, and clarify/restructure existing rule language to comply with the Governor’s plain language policy: Exemption from Basic Recruit Training. Rule 11B-35.009, F.A.C.: Revises the list of topics required for completion prior to receiving an exemption from a basic recruit training program. Rule 11B-35.007, F.A.C.: Requires a training school to attach the goals and objectives to form CJSTC-16. Rule 11B-35.001, F.A.C.: Revises the instructor exemption requirements on form CJSTC-82 for instructors who have a professional or technical certification or experience in the specific subject matter. Basic Abilities Test. Rule 11B-35.0011, F.A.C.: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 943.17(1)(g), F.S., revised to restrict an applicant from taking more than three Basic Abilities Tests, from a single provider within a 12-month timeframe. Clarifies that the Basic Abilities Test shall be administered only in Florida. Removes obsolete rule language. Revises the number of years, from two to four years, that a passing Basic Abilities Test is valid. Housekeeping. Rule 11B-35.001, F.A.C.: Clarifies existing rule language regarding student academic performance in courses and end-of-course examinations for Specialized Instructor Training Courses. Retires the Laser Speed Measurement Device (LSMD) Transition Operators Course for Radar Operators effective 12/31/08. Adds the required hours for Crimes Against Children, Domestic Violence, and Violent Crime Investigator specialized training program courses. Clarifies existing rule language and updates rule references. Requires a training center director to sign a student’s make-up work. Rule 11B-35.002, F.A.C.: Removes redundant rule language. Rule 11B-35.0021, F.A.C.: Revises the CMS First Aid Instructor requirements to comply with nationally recognized organizations and removes the specific instructor levels for CMS First Aid Instructors who possess a valid CPR Instructor Certification from an entity referenced in Rule 64E-2.038, F.A.C. Rule 11B-35.0023, F.A.C.: Removes the definition of “good standing.” Rule 11B-35.003, F.A.C.: updates rule references. Rule 11B-35.006, F.A.C.: Requires that form CJSTC-11 shall be completed for the Speed Measurement Course number 1158 and for the Laser Speed Measurement Operators Course for Law Enforcement Officers. Allows a Speed Measurement Device Operator to instruct the practical exercises in the Speed Measurement Course while under the supervision of a certified Speed Measurement Instructor. Moves the inactive Advanced Training Program Courses from Rule 11B-35.006 to subsection 11B-14.005(4), F.A.C. Adds new advanced training program courses. Clarifies existing rule language. Rule 11B-35.009, F.A.C.: Clarifies that an individual who receives an exemption from a basic recruit training program shall become employed four years from the date the individual demonstrated the required proficiency skills. Rule 11B-35.009, F.A.C.: To revise the forms CJSTC-76 and CJSTC-76A to comply with the revision of Section 119.071, F.S., regarding procedures for requesting a full social security number on Commission forms.