Notice of Proposed Rule

DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
11B-35.001: General Training Programs; Requirements and Specifications
11B-35.0011: Basic Abilities Requirements for Applicant Admission into a Law Enforcement, Correctional, and Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program
11B-35.002: Basic Recruit Training Programs for Law Enforcement, Correctional, and Correctional Probation
11B-35.0021: High-Liability Proficiency Courses for Basic Recruit Training and Instructor Training
11B-35.0023: Student Transfers within Basic Recruit Training Programs
11B-35.0024: Student Performance in Commission-approved High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Courses and High-Liability Instructor Training Courses
11B-35.003: Basic Recruit Training Programs for Law Enforcement, Correctional, and Correctional Probation Auxiliary Training
11B-35.006: Advanced Training Program
11B-35.007: Specialized Training Program
11B-35.009: Exemption from Basic Recruit Training
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: 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.
SUMMARY: Revises commission forms; revises social security number procedures; revises general training programs, requirements and specifications; revises basic abilities requirements for basic recruit training programs, revises the basic recruit training program curricula; revises the high-liability proficiency courses for basic recruit and instructor training; revises student transfers within basic recruit training programs; revises student performance in basic recruit and instructor high-liability training courses; and revises advanced and specialized training program courses.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
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.
SPECIFIC 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), 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: April 2, 2008, 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, 2331 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Donna Hunt at (850)410-8615. 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: Donna Hunt, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Professionalism Program, 2331 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32308, (850)410-8615

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

11B-35.001 General Training Programs; Requirements and Specifications.

(1) No change.

(a) through (c) No change.

(2) No change.

(a) through (d) No change.

(3) Instructors who teach Commission-approved Basic Recruit, Advanced, and Specialized Training Program Courses at a training school shall:

(a) Be a Commission-certified General Instructor pursuant to subsection 11B-20.001(3), F.A.C., or be exempt from certification pursuant to subsection 11B-20.001(4), F.A.C.

(b) Be required to hold additional certifications for specified areas of instruction in Commission courses pursuant to Rule 11B-20.0014, F.A.C.

(c) Hold a CMS designated certification to teach CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program Courses, CMS Instructor Courses, and CMS Instructor Transition Courses. Instructors, who teach the dart-firing stun gun component of a Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program, are exempt from the CMS General Instructor Certification or the Traditional General Instructor Certification, and shall have their qualifications documented on the Instructor Exemption form CJSTC-82, revised August 3, 2006, hereby incorporated by reference, and maintained in the class file.

(4) Commission-approved training Basic Recruit, Advanced, and Specialized Training Program Courses shall be made available to the following:

(a) through (c) No change.

(5)(d) The training center director shall provide to each student a paper copy of the Commission’s currently approved Basic Recruit Training Curriculum applicable to the student’s enrollment prior to or at the beginning of the program., the Commission’s approved Basic Recruit Training Curriculum applicable to the student’s enrollment. This material is to be provided prior to or during the time that the student is enrolled in a given course.

(6) For the Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program, Cross-Over Programs to Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program, and CMS Law Enforcement Auxiliary Prerequisite Course effective April 1, 2008, the training center director shall:

(a) Ensure that each student is taught from and has printed class materials to include the current copy of the curriculum, Florida Statutes, Florida handbook on jury instructions, and CJSTC Course Summary. These materials are to be provided prior to or at the start of the program.

(b) Conduct student role-play practicums, as required in the curriculum, and report the results on a Role-Play Practicum Check Sheet, form CJSTC-3, created November 8, 2007, hereby incorporated by reference. This form shall be completed by an instructor and maintained in the student or course file at the training school.

(7)(5) Training center directors shall ensure that instructors are delivering the current Commission-approved training programs in compliance with Commission rules. the Commission’s CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program is delivered in compliance with Commission rules and delivery guidelines provided in the Curriculum.

(8)(6) Training curricula and delivery requirements shall be maintained for Commission-approved Basic Recruit, Advanced, and Specialized Training Programs within the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Professionalism Program.

(9)(7) Student academic performance in courses.

(a) Each training center director training school shall make available to its students and Commission staff a written copy of its performance standards.

(b) A student enrolled in a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program shall achieve a score of no less than 80% on each of the cognitive end-of-course examinations, exclusive of demonstration of proficiency skills in the High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Courses. A student enrolled in a Commission-approved Advanced or Specified Specialized Training Program Course shall achieve a score of no less than 75% on the cognitive end-of-course examination, exclusive of demonstration of proficiency skills.

(c) The training center director or designee is responsible for the development, maintenance, and administration of comprehensive end-of-course examinations. The training center director is authorized to develop, maintain, and administer additional academic tests for courses and is not limited to only the utilization of a comprehensive end-of-course examination. Training schools shall maintain examinations for Commission-approved Basic Recruit, Advanced, and Specified Specialized Training Program Courses in compliance with the administration, confidentiality, and security requirements of subsections 11B-35.0085(2)-(5), F.A.C.

(d) Specialized Instructor Training Courses outlined in subsection 11B-35.007(3), F.A.C., and the following Specified Specialized Training Program Courses require requiring an end-of-course examination are:

1. Specialized Instructor Training Courses outlined in subsection 11B-35.007(3), F.A.C.

 

 

Course Number

Course Title

Course Hours

1.2.

1112

Canine Team Training Course

400

2.3.

1113

Laser Speed Measurement Device (LSMD) Transition Operators Course for Radar Operators (To be retired 12/31/08)

12

3.4.

1132

Parking Enforcement Specialist for Civilians

16

4.5.

1133

Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for Civilians

80

5.6.

732

Traffic Control Officer for Civilians

8

6.7.

851

Breath Test Operator Course

24

7.8.

951

Breath Test Operator Renewal Course

6

8.9.

850

Agency Inspector Course

24

9.10.

950

Agency Inspector Renewal Course

6

10.11.

1134

Criminal Justice Officer Ethics Course

8

11.12.

1135

Crimes Against Children

24 Open

12.13.

1136

Domestic Violence

8 Open

13.14.

1137

Violent Crime Investigator Training Course

40 Open

 

(e) End-of-course examinations shall be developed and administered for each course in a basic recruit training program based on the Traditional Basic Recruit Training Programs and shall include the learning objectives in each course. End-of-course examinations shall be developed and administered for each course in the CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program from the objectives outlined in the CMS Test Specifications.

(8) The “CMS” designation shall be utilized in conjunction with the titles of training identified in this rule chapter. The “CMS” designation shall identify programs and courses that have been developed using application-based delivery techniques, and courses developed to teach the instructional philosophy of the CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program for training schools, agencies, instructors, and students.

(10)(9) Implementation of the Florida CMS Law Enforcement and Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Programs. The Commission is preparing a significant update to the Commission-approved Law Enforcement and Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Programs. These programs and courses are based on a statewide job-task analysis of the criminal justice disciplines and provide an enhanced learning environment. Field-test of the CMS Application-Based Basic Recruit Training Program. The Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission is currently developing and evaluating the CMS Application-Based Basic Recruit Training Programs for use as a basic recruit training program for criminal justice officers. These programs are based on a statewide job-task analysis of each of the criminal justice disciplines, and provide an enhanced learning environment for the student, through lesson plans provided for each module, and ensure a “standardized delivery” of statewide training curricula. A CMS Field-Test utilizing a classroom environment with student participation is necessary to evaluate the program before certain course criteria can be established and final rules adopted. To accomplish these goals:

(a) Finalization and field delivery of these course materials are necessary to evaluate the programs before certain course criteria can be established and final rules adopted. To accomplish these goals the Commission: The Commission authorizes field-testing of the CMS Application-Based Basic Recruit Training Programs effective June 2001.

1. Authorizes implementation of the Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program effective April 1, 2008.

2. Authorizes implementation of the Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program effective September 1, 2007.

3. Approves implementation of the updated Commission-approved high-liability training courses for Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Vehicle Operations, and First Aid, to include updated curricula, student performance requirements, and student performance evaluation forms.

4. Approves the implementation of updated Commission-approved high-liability instructor training courses for Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Vehicle Operations, and First Aid, to include updated curricula, instructor student performance requirements, and instructor student performance evaluation forms.

5. Approves the continued delivery of the CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program. Notwithstanding subsection 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C., a basic recruit student enrolled in a Commission-approved CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program, with a beginning date prior to April 1, 2008, shall be allowed to continue in that program until the student successfully completes, fails, or withdraws from the program.

6. Approves continued delivery of the Traditional Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program. Notwithstanding subsection 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C., a basic recruit student enrolled in a Commission-approved Traditional Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program with a beginning date prior to September 1, 2007, shall be allowed to continue in the program until the student successfully completes, fails, or withdraws from the program.

(b) The Commission approves the CMS Field-Test as a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program during the field-test period.

(b)(c) Florida CMS Law Enforcement SOCE. Notwithstanding, subsection 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C., a basic recruit student, who successfully completes the Florida CMS Law Enforcement BRTP is eligible to apply for and take the Florida CMS Law Enforcement SOCE pursuant to Rule 11B-30.0062, F.A.C. Specific conditions for instructor certification and delivery of the CMS Curricula are established consistent with the completed modules. Training schools shall adhere to the delivery specifications and the instructor requirements outlined in the modules. The Commission exempts the training schools, academies, and colleges that participate in the CMS Field-Test pursuant to paragraph (9)(e) of this rule section, from the requirements of subsection 11B-35.001(7), F.A.C., General Training Programs; Requirements, and Specifications.

(c)(d) Florida Correctional Probation SOCE. Notwithstanding, subsection 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C., a basic recruit student who successfully completes the Florida Correctional Probation BRTP is eligible to apply for and take the Florida Correctional Probation SOCE pursuant to Rule 11B-30.0062, F.A.C. Exemptions set forth in paragraph (9)(c) of this rule section shall not apply to courses in Commission-approved Traditional Basic Recruit Training Programs.

(d)(e) Notwithstanding subsection 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C., a basic recruit student enrolled in one of the following a Commission-approved Cross-Over Traditional Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Programs Program with a beginning date prior to April 1, 2008 July 1. 2004, shall be allowed to continue in the program until the student successfully completes, fails, or withdraws from the program.

1. Cross-over from Traditional Correctional to CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program. A basic recruit student who is unable to graduate from a Commission-approved Traditional Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program because of failure to achieve a passing score on the end-of-course examination(s), pursuant to subsection 11B-35.001(7), F.A.C., shall be granted a re-test for each course failed.

2. Cross-over from Traditional Correctional Probation to CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program. The re-examination provisions outlined for a basic recruit student in subsection (12) of this rule section shall not apply.

3. Cross-over from CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement to Traditional Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program. A basic recruit student who meets the conditions stated in this rule section shall have successfully passed the end-of-course examination(s) by June 30, 2005.

4. Cross-over from Traditional Correctional to Traditional Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program.

(f) Students participating in the field-test of the CMS Application-Based Basic Recruit Training Program shall be students seeking Commission training for the purpose of applying to take the State Officer Certification Examination and for employment as a Florida law enforcement officer. Selection of students shall be consistent with the individual agency, community college, or vocational technical school process for selection of students. Students participating in the CMS Application-Based Basic Recruit Training Program shall successfully complete all activities contained within the lesson plans. Students who successfully complete a CMS Application-Based Basic Recruit Training Program are eligible to apply for and take the CMS Application-Based State Officer Certification Examination pursuant to Rule 11B-30.0062, F.A.C.

(g) Notwithstanding subsection 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C., a basic recruit student enrolled in a Commission-approved Traditional Correctional to Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Cross-Over Training Program with a beginning date prior to April 1, 2005, shall be allowed to continue in the program until the student successfully completes, fails, or withdraws from the program.

1. A basic recruit student who is unable to graduate from a Commission-approved Traditional Correctional to Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Cross-Over Training Program because of failure to achieve a passing score on the end-of-course examination(s), pursuant to subsection 11B-35.001(7), F.A.C., shall be granted a re-test for each course failed.

2. The re-examination provisions outlined for a basic recruit student in subsection (12) of this rule section shall not apply.

3. A basic recruit student who meets the conditions stated in this rule section shall have successfully passed the end-of-course examination(s) by March 31, 2006.

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

(a) The training center director or designee shall determine the beginning and ending dates of each Basic Recruit Training Program, and thirty days following the class starting date shall forward a Training Report, form CJSTC-67, revised November 8, 2007 May 5, 2005, hereby incorporated by reference, to Commission staff through the Commission’s Automated Training Management System (ATMS).

(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 a Academy Physical Fitness Standards Report, form CJSTC-67A, created November 8, 2007, hereby incorporated by reference, is required for the Florida CMS Law Enforcement, Florida Correctional Probation, and Traditional Correctional Basic Recruit Training Programs within thirty days of the course completion. The following Specialized Training Program Courses shall be submitted to Commission staff through the Commission’s ATMS, by transmitting a completed form CJSTC-67 within thirty days of the course completion:

1. Canine Team Training Course.

2. Laser Speed Measurement Device (LSMD) Transition Operators Course for Radar Operators.

3. Breath Test Operator Course.

4. Breath Test Operator Renewal Course.

5. Agency Inspector Course.

6. Agency Inspector Renewal Course.

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

1. Course outline(s) and or schedule(s).

2. Course(s) name and contact person.

3. Date(s) of course(s).

4. Full legal name of all attending students.

5. Test scores and test when tests are used. Test materials shall be made available for review by Commission staff upon request.

6. The number of course electives for all courses delivered using Commission-approved Specialized Goals and Objectives.

7. Applicable proficiency checklists checklist and performance reports.

8. List of course instructor(s) to include full name and Commission instructor certification expiration date, or completion of Instructor Exemption, form CJSTC-82, revised November 8, 2007, hereby incorporated by reference, if applicable.

9. Student attendance records.

10. Completed Training Report form CJSTC-67.

11. Form CJSTC-67A for Basic recruit Training Programs pursuant to subsection 11B-35.001(15), F.A.C.

12.11. For Basic Recruit Training Programs, proof of compliance with Sections 943.14(7) and 943.17(1)(g), F.S., and subsection 11B-35.0011(2), F.A.C., includes a completed Physical Fitness Assessment, form CJSTC-75B, created November 8, 2007, hereby incorporated by reference.

13.12. A training school re-examination policy and documented justification for each student re-examination administered.

14.13. A list of expenditures from the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Trust Fund Officer Training Monies for Commission-approved Advanced and Specialized Training Program Courses when Officer Training Monies are used to fund the course.

(12)(11) Student attendance requirements for Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Programs outlined in paragraphs 11B-35.002(1)(a)-(p), F.A.C., Specialized Training Programs outlined in subsection 11B-35.007(1), F.A.C., and Advanced Training Program Courses outlined in subsection 11B-35.006(1)(b)(2), F.A.C.

(a) The training center director or designee shall maintain daily student attendance records for each training course. A training school shall have a written copy of its attendance policy available for review by students and Commission staff.

(b) Each student shall attend all sessions of a training course except for absences approved by the training center director. The training center director shall maintain in the student or course student’s file at the training school, documentation specifying the reason for excused absence(s). Students shall be responsible for class work missed during absences. The training center director shall determine the content and quantity of makeup work. Documentation of the student’s make-up work shall be signed by the training center director and Makeup work required of a student shall be maintained in the student or course student’s file at the training school.

(c) The Commission approves has approved the delivery of High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Courses and CMS Instructor Transition Courses as “competency-based” instruction. Competency-based instruction is defined as “curriculum that uses specific objectives and performance-based learning to achieve performance standards, in lieu of established contact hours.”

(d) The Commission approves the delivery of courses within its Basic Recruit Training Programs in a delivery format that ensures the training school delivers all curriculum materials and adheres to the required program hours, however, basic recruit students shall participate in 100% of the required hours in the Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Training course.

(13)(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(9)(7), 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 cognitive 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 high-liability training courses and re-examinations in paragraph (13)(12)(a) of this rule section, a student may be granted one course cognitive re-examination during a single Basic Recruit Training Program. Students, who have failed to successfully demonstrate the required cognitive knowledge after a second attempt, shall be deemed to have failed the course.

(c) No change.

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

(15) Basic Recruit Student Physical Fitness Program.

(a) Commission-certified training schools are responsible for developing a Physical Fitness Program and shall provide a copy to Commission staff. The Physical Fitness Program shall be designed to improve the student’s overall physical fitness, improve the student’s performance on the second physical fitness test, and provide a foundation for lifelong fitness.

(b) Prior to beginning a Florida CMS Law Enforcement, Traditional Correctional, or Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program, a student shall complete the Physical Fitness Assessment, form CJSTC-75B.

(c) A student shall complete the Physical Fitness Program to successfully complete a Basic Recruit training Program. The student shall complete the physical fitness test within the first two weeks of beginning a basic recruit training program and complete a second physical fitness test within the final two weeks of the basic recruit training program.

(16)(14) Proof of course completion. The training center director 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 contact 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. In addition to a certificate, the training school shall provide to a student, who has successfully completed a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program and will be required to pass the State Officer Certification Examination, an Examination Admission Voucher form CJSTC-517, revised November 8, 2007 August 3, 2006, hereby incorporated by reference.

(17)(15) All forms referenced in this rule chapter may be obtained on the following web site: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us, or by contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Professionalism Program, Post Office Box 1489, Tallahassee, Florida 32302, Attention: Bureau of Standards, Forms Liaison.

Specific 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,________.

 

11B-35.0011 Basic Abilities Requirements for Applicant Admission into a Law Enforcement, Correctional, and Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program.

(1) Basic Abilities Test. To comply with Section 943.17(1)(g), F.S., applicants who apply for entry into a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program after January 1, 2002, shall obtain a passing score on a Commission-approved Basic Abilities Test (BAT) for law enforcement, correctional, or correctional probation disciplines, prior to entering a program. The BAT shall be administered in the state of Florida.

(a)(1) The applicant shall not take a specific provider’s BAT the Basic Abilities Test (BAT) more than three total times in each discipline during any twelve-month period.; Any any subsequent results on the provider’s test in each discipline within this the twelve-month period will be invalid.

(a) Any entity at which an applicant may take a BAT shall verify each applicant’s eligibility to ensure that the applicant has not taken the BAT in the same discipline more than two times within the past twelve months.

(b) Entities that discover that an applicant has already taken the BAT three times in one discipline within the preceding twelve months shall deny the applicant access to the BAT for that discipline until the applicant is again eligible.

(b)(2) BAT providers shall restrict access to the BAT to those applicants who produce valid photo identification pursuant to paragraph 11B-30.008(2)(a), F.A.C. Providers shall validate the name, date of birth, gender, and social security number of each applicant to ensure that the information given by the applicant is consistent with the applicant’s driver license and social security record.

(c)(3) The applicant shall not engage in conduct that subverts or attempts to subvert the BAT process. Conduct that subverts or attempts to subvert the BAT process includes:

1.(a) Removing BAT materials from the examination room.

2.(b) Reproducing or reconstructing any portion of the BAT.

3.(c) Aiding by any means in the reproduction of any portion of the BAT.

4.(d) Selling, distributing, buying, receiving, or having unauthorized possession of any portion of a past, current, or future BAT.

5.(e) Revealing test questions or other information that would compromise the integrity of the BAT.

6.(f) Possession of altered BAT official documents including student performance reports.

(d)(4) The applicant shall not violate the standards of the BAT test administration. Violations of test administration include:

1.(a) Communication with any other applicant during the administration of the BAT.

2.(b) Copying answers from another applicant or intentionally allowing one's answers to be copied by another applicant during the administration of the BAT.

3.(c) Having in one's possession during the administration of the BAT, any books, notes, written, or printed materials or data of any kind.

4.(d) Failing to comply with the BAT administrator’s instructions.

(e)(5) The applicant shall not violate the applicant identification process. Conduct that violates the applicant identification process is as follows:

1.(a) Falsifying or misrepresenting information required for admission to the BAT.

2.(b) Impersonating an applicant.

3.(c) Having an impersonator take the BAT on one's behalf.

4.(d) Disrupting the test administration.

(f)(6) Any violation of the provisions of this rule section shall be documented in writing and submitted to Commission staff within seven days to the address set forth in subsection 11B-35.001(17)(15), F.A.C.

(g)(7) When the Commission finds that an applicant has committed an act that violates paragraphs (1)(c)-(e) (2)-(5) of this rule section, the Commission shall impose one or more of the following sanctions:

1.(a) Declare the applicant has failed the BAT;

2.(b) Require the applicant to forfeit the application fee;

3.(c) Declare the applicant ineligible to apply to take the BAT in any discipline for a period of five years;

4.(d) Deny certification by the Commission pursuant to Rule 11B-27.007, F.A.C.;

5.(e) Take action against any currently held Commission certification pursuant to Rule 11B-27.0011 and subsection 11B-27.005(5), F.A.C.

(h)(8) A passing score on a Commission-approved Basic Abilities Test is valid four two years from the date of the test.

(i)(9) Requests for accommodations pursuant to the American with Disabilities Act shall be governed by subsection 11B-30.0071(4), F.A.C. Determinations as to eligibility for accommodations shall be made by the individual BAT providers on a case-by-case basis.

(2) Basic Recruit Student Physical Fitness Test and Chemical Agent Exposure. Prior to beginning a Florida CMS Law Enforcement, Traditional Correctional, or Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program, a student shall receive a physical examination and complete the Physical Fitness Assessment form CJSTC-75B, which shall be maintained in the student or course file at the training school.

Specific Authority 943.03(4), 943.12(1), (2) FS. Law Implemented 943.17 FS. History–New 7-29-01, Amended 11-5-02, 11-30-04, 3-21-07,________.

 

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

 

Program Number

Basic Recruit Training Programs

Program Hours

Retired (R)

Effective(E)

1.

002

Traditional Law Enforcement BRTP

672

R-6/30/04

2.

224

CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement BRTP

770

R-3/31/08

3.

1177

Florida CMS Law Enforcement BRTP

770

E-4/1/08

4.

222

Traditional Correctional Cross-Over to Traditional Law Enforcement BRTP

172

R-3/31/05

5.

1143

Traditional Correctional Cross-Over to CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement BRTP

444

R-3/31/08

6.

1178

Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Law Enforcement BRTP

457

E-4/1/08

7.

223

Traditional Correctional Probation Cross-Over to Traditional Law Enforcement BRTP

412

R-3/31/06

8.

1157

Traditional Correctional Probation Cross-Over to CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement BRTP

554

R-3/31/08

9.

1179

Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Law Enforcement BRTP

529

E-4/1/08

10.

211

Law Enforcement Auxiliary Officer BRTP

317

R-3/31/08

11.

1180

CMS Law Enforcement Auxiliary Officer BRTP

319

E-4/1/08

 

 

(b)

Correctional Discipline

 

Program Number

Basic Recruit Training Programs

Program Hours

Retired (R)

Effective(E)

1.

502

Traditional Correctional BRTP

552

E 4/1/08

2.

555

Traditional Law Enforcement Cross-Over to Traditional Correctional BRTP

156

R-3/31/06

3.

556

Traditional Correctional Probation Cross-Over to Traditional Correctional BRTP

256

R-3/31/08

4.

1155

CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Cross-Over to Traditional Correctional BRTP

199

R-3/31/08

5.

1181

Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Traditional Correctional BRTP

199

E-4/1/08

6.

1182

Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Traditional Correctional BRTP

256

E-4/1/08

7.

501

Correctional Auxiliary Officer BRTP

254

E-1/1/1997

 

 

(c)

Correctional Probation Discipline

 

Program Number

Basic Recruit Training Programs

Program Hours

Retired (R)

Effective(E)

1.

602

Traditional Correctional Probation BRTP

412

R-8/31/07

2.

1176

Florida Correctional Probation BRTP

465

E-4/1/08

3.

667

Traditional Correctional Cross-Over to Traditional Correctional Probation BRTP

172

R-3/31/08

4.

660

Traditional Law Enforcement Cross-Over to Traditional Correctional Probation BRTP

134

R-3/31/06

5.

1156

CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Cross-Over to Traditional Correctional Probation BRTP

112

R-3/31/08

6.

1183

Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Correctional Probation BRTP

172

E-4/1/08

7.

1184

Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Correctional Probation BRTP

112

E-4/1/08

8.

NA

Correctional Probation Auxiliary BRTP; there is no course. To become certified as a Correctional Probation Auxiliary Officer, pursuant to subsection 11B-35.003(7), F.A.C., a basic recruit student shall complete the Correctional Probation BRTP, pursuant to paragraph (8)(c) of this rule section.

NA

NA

 

 

 

 

Course Number

Course Name

Course Hours

(a)

NA

Traditional Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program (Retired June 30, 2004)

672.0

(b)

502

Traditional Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program

532.0

(c)

602

Traditional Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program

412.0

(d)

224

CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program

770.0

(e)

1155

CMS Law Enforcement to Traditional Correctional Basic Recruit Cross-Over Training Program

199.0

(f)

1156

CMS Law Enforcement to Traditional Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Cross-Over Training Program

112.0

(g)

555

Traditional Law Enforcement to Traditional Correctional Basic Recruit Cross-Over Training Program (Retired March 31, 2006)

156.0

(h)

660

Traditional Law Enforcement to Traditional Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Cross-Over Training Program (Retired March 31, 2006)

134.0

(i)

222

Traditional Correctional to Traditional Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Cross-Over Training Program (Retired March 31, 2005)

172.0

(j)

1143

Traditional Correctional to CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Cross-Over Training Program

444.0

(k)

667

Traditional Correctional to Traditional Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Cross-Over Training Program

172.0

(l)

223

Traditional Correctional Probation to Traditional Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Cross-Over Training Program (Retired March 31, 2006)

412.0

(m)

1157

Traditional Correctional Probation to CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Cross-Over Training Program

554.0

(n)

556

Traditional Correctional Probation to Traditional Correctional Basic Recruit Cross-Over Training Program

256.0

(o)

211

Law Enforcement Auxiliary Officer Basic Recruit Training Program

317.0

(p)

501

Correctional Auxiliary Officer Basic Recruit Training Program

254.0

(q)

NA

Correctional Probation Auxiliary Officer Basic Recruit Training Program; there is no course. To become certified as a Correctional Probation Auxiliary Officer, pursuant to subsection 11B-35.003(7), F.A.C., a basic recruit student shall complete the Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program, pursuant to paragraph (8)(c) of this rule section.

 

(2) Within four years of the beginning date of a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, an individual shall successfully complete the program, achieve a passing score on the applicable State Officer Certification Examination (SOCE) pursuant to Rule 11B-30.0062, F.A.C., and gain employment as an officer. An individual who is not employed as an officer in the discipline for which training was completed, within four years of the date of beginning such training, shall, as a condition for obtaining employment, comply with the following:

(a) Successfully complete the applicable Commission- approved Basic Recruit Training Program pursuant to Rule 11B-35.002, F.A.C.; and

(b) Achieve a passing score on the applicable State Officer Certification Examination pursuant to Rule 11B-30.0062, F.A.C.

(3) Individuals enrolled in a Commission-approved Traditional Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program prior to July 1, 2004, shall be allowed to continue such training until they successfully complete, fail, or withdraw from the training program, and shall comply with subsection (2) of this rule section.

(4) Each training school that offers a Commission-approved Traditional Basic Recruit Training Program, pursuant to paragraphs (1) (b), (c), (g)-(n) of this rule section, shall deliver all courses in the Traditional Basic Recruit Training Program. A training school that complies with this requirement may also deliver any combination of Commission-approved Traditional Basic Recruit Training Program Courses, based upon agency need and student remediation.

(3)(5) Each training school that offers a Commission- approved the Commission’s CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program, pursuant to paragraph (1)(d) of this rule section, shall deliver all course materials included in the program. Delivery and sequencing of the course materials shall comply with the requirements set forth in the Commission’s approved Basic Recruit Training CMS Curriculum.

(4)(6) A basic recruit student shall successfully complete all courses in a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program Courses to be eligible to take the applicable State Officer Certification Examination for the discipline.

(5)(7) High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Courses, pursuant to Rule 11B-35.0024, F.A.C., successfully completed at a training school, shall be transferable from one training school to another, or from one Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program to another, pursuant to Rule 11B-35.0023, F.A.C. A basic recruit student who requests transfer of successfully completed High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Course(s) shall have completed the high-liability training Courses from the Traditional Basic Recruit Training Program to the CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program, shall complete high-liability training designated as “CMS New” in the CMS High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Course for which the training is requested.

(6)(8) 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) Traditional Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program number 002 (Retired June 30, 2004).

(b) Traditional Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program course number 502:

 

 

Course Name

Course Number

Course Hours

1.

Criminal Justice Legal 1

CJD_770

46.0

2.

Criminal Justice Legal 2

CJD_771

22.0

3.

Criminal Justice Communications

CJD_772

42.0

4.

Interpersonal Skills 1

CJD_773

62.0

5.

Interpersonal Skills 2

CJD_750

50.0

6.5.

CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics

CJK_0051 0050

80.0

7.6.

CMS Criminal Justice Firearms

CJK_0040

80.0

8.7.

CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers

CJK_0031

40.0

8.

Interpersonal Skills 2

CJD_750

50.0

9.

Emergency Preparedness

CJD_741

26.0

10.

Correctional Operations

CJD_752

64.0

11.

Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Training CMS Criminal Justice Special Topics, Module 15

CJK_0280 0095

40.0 20.0

 

 

Total

552.0 532.0

 

(c) Traditional Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program course number 602 (Retired August 31, 2007).:

 

 

Course Name

Course Number

Course Hours

1.

Correctional Probation Legal

CJD_790

60.0

2.

Correctional Probation Interpersonal Skills

CJD_792

68.0

3.

Correctional Probation Communication Skills

CJD_793

70.0

4.

Correctional Probation Supervision

CJD_794

58.0

5.

CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics

CJK_0050

80.0

6.

CMS Correctional Probation Firearms

CJK_0255

16.0

7.

CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers

CJK_0031

40.0

8.

Criminal Justice Special Topics

CJK_0095

20.0

 

 

Total

412.0

 

(d) CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program course number 224 (Retired March 31, 2008).:

 

 

Course Name

Course Number

Course Hours

1.

Introduction and Law

CJK_0006

67.0

2.

Human Issues

CJK_0010

50.0

3.

Communications

CJK_0015

77.0

4.

CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations

CJK_0020

48.0

5.

CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers

CJK_0031

40.0

6.

CMS Criminal Justice Firearms

CJK_0040

80.0

7.

CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics

CJK_0050

80.0

8.

Dart-Firing Stun Gun

CJK_0421

6.0

9.

Patrol

CJK_0060

57.0

10.

Investigations

CJK_0070

57.0

11.

Investigating Offenses

CJK_0075

40.0

12.

Traffic Stops

CJK_0080

62.0

13.

Traffic Crash Investigations

CJK_0085

32.0

14.

Tactical Applications

CJK_0090

54.0

15.

Criminal Justice Special Topics

CJK_0095

20.0

 

 

Total

770.0

 

(e) Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program number 1177 (Effective April 1, 2008):

 

 

Course Name

Course Number

Course Hours

1.

Introduction to Law Enforcement

CJK_0007

11.0

2.

Legal

CJK_0008

69.0

3.

Communications

CJK_0017

76.0

4.

Human Issues

CJK_0011

40.0

5.

Patrol I

CJK_0061

58.0

6.

Patrol II

CJK_0062

40.0

7.

Crime Scene Investigations

CJK_0076

24.0

8.

Criminal Investigations

CJK_0071

56.0

9.

Traffic Stops

CJK_0081

48.0

10.

Traffic Crash Investigations

CJK_0086

32.0

11.

CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations

CJK_0020

48.0

12.

CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers

CJK_0031

40.0

13.

CMS Criminal Justice Firearms

CJK_0040

80.0

14.

CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics

CJK_0051

80.0

15.

Dart-Firing Stun Gun

CJK_0422

8.0

16.

Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Training

CJK_0096

60.0

 

 

Total

770.0

 

(f) Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program number (1176) (Effective April 1, 2008):

 

 

 

Course Name

Course Number

Course Hours

1.

Correctional Probation Legal

CJK_0271

57.0

2.

Correctional Probation Interpersonal Communication Skills

CJK_0272

44.0

3.

Correctional Probation Caseload Management

CJK_0273

40.0

4.

Correctional Probation Supervision

CJK_0274

88.0

5.

Correctional Probation Investigations

CJK_0275

39.0

6.

Correctional Probation Management Information Systems

CJK_0276

27.0

7.

CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics

CJK_0051

80.0

8.

CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers

CJK_0031

40.0

9.

CMS Correctional Probation Firearms

CJK_0255

16.0

10.

Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Training

CJK_0281

34.0

 

 

Total

465.0

 

(7)(9) 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) Officers entering a basic recruit cross-over training program shall comply with the employment requirements of Section 943.1395(3), F.S., and subsections 11B-27.002(4) and 11B-35.002(2), F.A.C.; and

(b) An applicant requesting to attend a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Cross-Over Training Program shall:

1. Be an active certified officer in the discipline the officer is moving from; or

2. Have successfully completed a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program and passed the State Officer Certification Examination (SOCE), within four years, for the discipline the officer is moving from.

(c) A Commission-approved Basic Recruit Cross-Over Training Program requires that an officer comply with Section 943.17(1)(g), F.S., successfully complete the required courses in the cross-over training program for the discipline in which cross-over certification is being requested, successfully complete the applicable high-liability training requirements pursuant to subsection (7) of this rule section, if applicable, and achieve a passing score on the applicable State Officer Certification Examination pursuant to Rule 11B-30.0062, F.A.C.

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

1. Traditional Correctional Cross-Over to CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program, course number 1143 (Retired March 31, 2008).

2. Traditional Correctional Probation Cross-Over to CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program, Course Number 1157 (Retired March 31, 2008).

3. Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program number 1178 (Effective April 1, 2008). An individual who has successfully completed the Correctional Officer 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 Name

Course Number

Course Hours

a.

Correctional Cross-Over to Law Enforcement Introduction and legal

TBA

47.0

b.

Correctional Cross-Over to Law Enforcement Communications

TBA

56.0

c.

Correctional Cross-Over to Law Enforcement Human Issues

TBA

32.0

d.

Patrol I

CJK_0061

58.0

e.

Patrol II

CJK_0062

40.0

f.

Crime Scene Investigations

CJK_0076

24.0

g.

Criminal Investigations

CJK_0071

56.0

h.

Traffic Stops

CJK_0081

48.0

i.

Traffic Crash Investigations

CJK_0086

32.0

j.

CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations

CJK_0020

48.0

k.

Dart-Firing Stun Gun

CJK_0422

8.0

l.

Cross-Over Correctional to Law Enforcement CMS High-Liability. (End-of-course examination is not required for CJK_0212)

CJK_0212

8.0

 

Total

 

457.0

 

4. Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program number 1179 (Effective April 1, 2008). 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 law enforcement officer:

 

 

Course Name

Course Number

Course Hours

a.

Correctional Cross-Over to Law Enforcement Introduction and legal

TBA

47.0

b.

Correctional Cross-Over to Law Enforcement Communications

TBA

56.0

c.

Correctional Cross-Over to Law Enforcement Human Issues

TBA

32.0

d.

Patrol I

CJK_0061

58.0

e.

Patrol II

CJK_0062

40.0

f.

Crime Scene Investigations

CJK_0076

24.0

g.

Criminal Investigations

CJK_0071

56.0

h.

Traffic Stops

CJK_0081

48.0

i.

Traffic Crash Investigations

CJK_0086

32.0

j.

CMS Criminal Justice Vehicle Operations

CJK_0020

48.0

k.

Dart-Firing Stun Gun

CJK_0422

8.0

l.

CMS Criminal Justice Firearms

CJK_0040

80.0

 

Total

 

529.0

 

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

1. CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Cross-Over to Traditional Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 1155 (Retired March 31, 2008).

2. Traditional Correctional Probation Cross-Over to Traditional Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 556 (Retired March 31, 2008).

3. Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Traditional Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 1181 (Effective April 1, 2008). 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 Name

Course Number

Course Hours

a.

Law Enforcement Cross-Over to Correctional Introduction

CJK_TBA

59.0

b.

Interpersonal Skills 2

CJD_750

50.0

c.

Emergency Preparedness

CJD_741

26.0

d.

Correctional Operations

CJD_752

64.0

 

Total

 

199.0

 

4. Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Traditional Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program number 1182 (Effective April 1, 2008). 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 Name

Course Number

Course Hours

a.

Correctional Probation Cross-Over to Correctional Legal and Communications

CJK_TBA

16.0

b.

Correctional Probation Cross-Over to Correctional Interpersonal Skills 1

CJK_TBA

35.0

c.

Correctional Probation Cross-Over to Correctional Interpersonal Skills 2

CJK_TBA

35.0

d.

Emergency Preparedness

CJD_741

26.0

e.

Correctional Operations

CJD_752

64.0

f.

CMS Criminal Justice Firearms

CJK_0040

80.0

 

Total

 

256.0

 

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

1. Traditional Correctional Cross-Over to Traditional Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program number 667 (Retired March 31, 2008).

2. CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Cross-Over to Traditional Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program Number 1156 (Retired March 31, 2008).

3. Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program number 1184 (Effective April 1, 2008). An individual who has successfully completed the Law Enforcement 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 Number

Course Hours

a.

Law Enforcement Cross-Over to Correctional Probation Legal and Investigations

CJK_TBA

18.0

b.

Law Enforcement Cross-Over to Correctional Probation Caseload Management

CJK_TBA

27.0

c.

Law Enforcement Cross-Over to Correctional Probation Supervision

CJK_TBA

40.0

d.

Correctional Probation Management Information Systems

CJK_0276

27.0

 

Total

 

112.0

 

4. Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program number 1183 (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 Number

Course Hours

a.

Correctional Cross-Over to Correctional Probation Legal and Communications

CJK_TBA

18.0

b.

Correctional Cross-Over to Correctional Probation Supervision

CJK_TBA

57.0

c.

Correctional Cross-Over to Correctional Probation Investigations

CJK_TBA

30.0

d.

Correctional Probation Management Information Systems

CJK_0276

27.0

e.

Correctional Probation Caseload Management

CJK_0273

40.0

 

Total

 

172.0

 

(d) Traditional Law Enforcement to Traditional Correctional Basic Recruit Cross-Over Training Program course number 555 Retired March 31, 2006).

(e) Traditional Law Enforcement to Traditional Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Cross-Over Training Program course number 660 (Retired March 31, 2006).

(f) Traditional Correctional to Traditional Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Cross-Over Training Program (Retired March 31, 2005).

(g) Traditional Correctional to CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Cross-Over Training Program course number 1143. A correctional officer shall complete the following courses to cross-over from the “Correctional Discipline” to the “Law Enforcement Discipline”:

 

 

 

Course Name

Course Number

Course Hours

1.

Cross-Over Correctional to CMS Law Enforcement Introduction

CJK_0211

94.0

2.

Cross-Over Correctional to Law Enforcement CMS High-Liability (End-of-course examination is not required for CJK_0212)

CJK_0212

8.0

3.

Dart-Firing Stun Gun (End-of-course examination is only required for Dart-Firing Stun Gun)

CJK_0421

6.0

4.

Cross-Over Correctional to Law Enforcement Tactical Applications

CJK_0213

40.0

5.

CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations

CJK_0020

48.0

6.

Patrol

CJK_0060

57.0

7.

Investigations

CJK_0070

53.0 57.0

8.

Investigating Offenses

CJK_0075

44.0 40.0

9.

Traffic Stops

CJK_0080

62.0

10.

Traffic Crash Investigations

CJK_0085

32.0

 

 

Total

444.0

 

(h) Traditional Correctional to Traditional Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Cross-Over Training Program course number 667. A correctional officer shall complete the following courses to cross-over from the “Correctional Discipline” to the “Correctional Probation Discipline”:

 

 

 

Course Name

Course Number

Course Hours

1.

Cross-Over Correctional Legal to Correctional Probation

CJD_774

30.0

2.

Cross-Over Correctional to Correctional Probation

CJD_775

14.0

3.

Correctional Probation Communication Skills

CJD_793

70.0

4.

Correctional Probation Supervision

CJD_794

58.0

 

 

Total

172.0

 

(i) Traditional Correctional Probation to Traditional Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Cross-Over Training Program course number 223 (Retired March 31, 2006).

(j) Traditional Correctional Probation to Traditional Correctional Basic Recruit Cross-Over Training Program course number 556. A correctional probation officer shall complete the following courses to cross-over from the “Correctional Probation Discipline” to the “Correctional Discipline”:

 

 

 

Course Name

Course Number

Course Hours

1.

Cross-Over Correctional Probation to Correctional 1

CJD_798

50.0

2.

Cross-Over Correctional Probation to Correctional 2

CJD_799

36.0

3.

Emergency Preparedness

CJD_741

26.0

4.

Correctional Operations

CJD_752

64.0

5.

CMS Criminal Justice Firearms

CJK_0040

80.0

 

 

Total

256.0

 

(k) CMS Law Enforcement to Traditional Correctional Basic Recruit Cross-Over Training Program course number 1155. A correctional officer shall complete the following courses to cross-over from the “CMS Law Enforcement Discipline” to the “Correctional Discipline”:

 

 

 

Course Name

Course Number

Course Hours

1.

Cross-Over CMS Law Enforcement to Traditional Correctional Introduction

CJK_202

29.0

2.

CMS Law Enforcement to Traditional Correctional Interpersonal Skills

CJK_203

30.0

3.

Emergency Preparedness

CJD_741

26.0

4.

Interpersonal Skills 2

CJD_750

50.0

5.

Correctional Operations

CJD_752

64.0

 

 

Total

199.0

 

(l) CMS Law Enforcement to Traditional Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Cross-Over Training Program course Number 1156. A correctional probation officer shall complete the following courses to cross-over from the “CMS Law Enforcement Discipline” to the “Correctional Probation Discipline”:

 

 

Course Name

Course Number

Course Hours

1.

Cross-Over CMS Law Enforcement to Traditional Correctional Probation Introduction

CJK_253

61.0

2.

Cross-Over CMS Law Enforcement to Traditional Correctional Probation Supervision

CJK_254

51.0

 

 

Total

112.0

 

(m) Traditional Correctional Probation to CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Cross-Over Training Program Course Number 1157. A correctional probation officer shall complete the following courses to cross-over from the “Correctional Probation Discipline” to the “CMS Law Enforcement Discipline”:

 

 

 

Course Name

Course Number

Course Hours

1.

Cross-Over Traditional Correctional Probation to CMS Law Enforcement Introduction to Law

CJK_215

43.0*

2.

Cross-Over Traditional Correctional Probation to CMS Law Enforcement Human Issues

CJK_216

36.0*

3.

Cross-Over Traditional Correctional Probation to CMS Law Enforcement Communications

CJK_217

49.0*

4.

CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations

CJK_0020

48.0

5.

CMS Criminal Justice Firearms

CJK_0040

80.0

6

Dart-Firing Stun Gun

CJK_0421

6.0

7.

Patrol

CJK_0060

57.0

8.

Investigations

CJK_0070

57.0

9.

Investigating Offenses

CJK_0075

40.0

10.

Traffic Stops

CJK_0080

62.0

11.

Traffic Crash Investigations

CJK_0085

32.0

12.

Tactical Applications

CJK_0090

44.0*

 

*Instructors are authorized to facilitate instruction in a review format and place emphasis as needed.

Total

554.0

Specific 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,________.

 

11B-35.0021 High-Liability Proficiency Courses for Basic Recruit Training and Instructor Training.

(1) Basic Recruit High-Liability Training Courses:

(a) CMS Criminal Justice Firearms Course.

(b) CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations Course.

(c) CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics Course.

(d) CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers Course.

(2) Instructor High-Liability Training Courses:

(a) Firearms Instructor Course. (Retired June 30, 2004).

(a)(b) CMS Firearms Instructor Course.

(c) CMS Firearms Instructor Transition Course.

(d) Vehicle Operations Instructor Course. (Retired June 30, 2004).

(b)(e) CMS Vehicle Operations Instructor Course.

(f) CMS Vehicle Operations Instructor Transition Course.

(g) Defensive Tactics Instructor Course. (Retired June 30, 2004).

(c)(h) CMS Defensive Tactics Instructor Course.

(i) CMS Defensive Tactics Instructor Transition Course.

(j) First Responder Instructor Course. (Retired June 30, 2004)

(d)(k) CMS First Aid Instructor Course.

(l) CMS First Aid Instructor Transition Course.

(3) Applicants shall complete the training requirements set forth in subsection 11B-20.0014(2), F.A.C., to become certified by the Commission to instruct in the high-liability topics of firearms, vehicle operations, defensive tactics, and first aid.

(4) Instructor to student ratios for instruction of proficiency skills in High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Courses and instructor courses.

(a) For instruction of the CMS Criminal Justice Firearms Course or, CMS Firearms Instructor Course, or CMS Firearms Instructor Transition 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) For instruction of the CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations Course or, CMS Vehicle Operations Instructor Course, or CMS Vehicle Operations Instructor Transition Course, there shall be at least one Commission-certified vehicle operations driving instructor for each vehicle actively engaged on a driving range. One rangemaster shall supervise all range activity while training is actively engaged. Actively engaged is defined as “a vehicle that is at the point between the start and end of an exercise.” Returning from or being in route to a driving range or course shall not be considered as actively engaged. The rangemaster shall be a Commission-certified vehicle operations instructor and shall not be included as an instructor to comply with the instructor to vehicle ratio requirements.

(c) For instruction of the CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics Course or, CMS Defensive Tactics Instructor Course, or CMS Defensive Tactics Instructor Transition Course, there shall be one lead defensive tactics instructor for each class plus one Commission-certified defensive tactics instructor for every ten students actively engaged in defensive tactics no more than ten students actively engaged in defensive tactics for each Commission-certified defensive tactics instructor. Actively engaged is defined as “a student engaged in the practical performance of any one of the approved defensive tactics techniques.”

(d) For instruction of the CMS Criminal Justice Firearms Course, CMS Firearms Instructor Course, CMS Firearms Instructor Transition Course, CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations Course, or CMS Vehicle Operations Instructor Course, or CMS Vehicle Operations Instructor Transition course, one rangemaster shall supervise all range activity while training is actively engaged. The rangemaster shall be a Commission-certified instructor for the High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Course being trained, and shall not be included as an instructor to comply with the instructor to student or instructor to vehicle ratio requirements.

(d)(e) For instruction of the CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers Course and, CMS First Aid Instructor Course, or CMS First Aid Instructor Transition Course, at least one Commission-certified CMS First Aid Instructor shall be required for every ten students actively engaged in the practical and performance areas of the training. Actively engaged is defined as “a student involved in the practical performance of any first aid skills training.” CPR Instructors, who possess a valid CPR Instructor Certification from an entity referenced in Rule 64E-2.038, F.A.C., which is at minimum at the “Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor” or “Heartsaver Instructor” level with the American Heart Association, “CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Instructor” or “First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor” or “Emergency Response Instructor” or “Lifeguarding Instructor” level with the American Red Cross, “First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor” or “BLS Instructor” level with the American Safety and Health Institute, or “BLS Instructor” level with the National Safety Council, are permitted to instruct CPR in the CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers Course and, the CMS First Aid Instructor Transition Course, or the CMS First Aid Instructor Course, or be used to meet the required instructor to student ratio for demonstration of proficiency in these courses. The instructor to student ratio shall match the prerequisites set forth in the approved CPR course certification requirements. A copy of the Instructor Exemption Application form CJSTC-82, and a copy of the instructor’s valid CPR Instructor Certification shall be maintained in the instructor’s file.

Specific 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, ________.

 

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

(1) Pursuant to subsection 11B-35.002(1), F.A.C., Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Programs shall be offered only at training schools certified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission for the respective discipline.

(2) A student enrolled in a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program may transfer courses to another training school, provided the courses have been successfully completed and the student has not been dismissed from exited the previous training school. Verification shall be made by reviewing the student’s course score in item number 12 of the Training Report form CJSTC-67 to determine if the student was dismissed from the previous training school.

(a) Courses completed in a Traditional Basic Recruit Training Program shall be recognized and transferable to a Traditional Basic Recruit Training Program in a different training school.

(b) Courses completed in the CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program shall be transferable to a CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program in a different training school.

(c) Courses completed in the Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program shall be transferable to a Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program in a different training school.

(d) Courses completed in the Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program shall be transferable to a Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program in a different training school.

(e)(c) High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Courses successfully completed shall be transferable provided the student requesting the transfer has successfully demonstrated the high-liability proficiency skills designated as “CMS New” in the high-liability basic recruit training course requested. in a Traditional Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program shall be transferable to the CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program provided the student requesting the transfer has successfully completed the High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Course designated as “CMS New” for which the transfer is requested.

(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.

(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 high-liability proficiency skills in a High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Course(s) 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.

(5) Each training school shall establish written criteria that specify the conditions that constitute leaving a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program in “good standing.” For this purpose, “good standing” is defined as a student being eligible to continue at the previous training school without any special considerations. The written criteria shall be made available to students and Commission staff.

(5)(6) 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. However, if a student began the Commission’s CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program, the student shall continue in the same program. If the student began a Commission-approved Traditional Basic Recruit Training Program, the student shall continue in the same program.

Specific 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,________.

 

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

(1) Students enrolled in a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program and a High-Liability Instructor Training Course, shall qualify through demonstration of proficiency skill(s) in the applicable High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Courses and instructor courses high-liability proficiency skill(s), and a written examination.

(2)(a) A basic recruit student shall be given the opportunity for one additional attempt at the required demonstration of high-liability proficiency skill(s), or one re-examination of required cognitive knowledge in each of the four high-liability topics of firearms, vehicle operations, defensive tactics, and first aid. A basic recruit student, who has failed to successfully demonstrate the cognitive knowledge or the required demonstration of the high-liability proficiency skill(s) after a second attempt, shall be deemed to have failed the High-Liability Training Course.

(b) An instructor student shall successfully demonstrate cognitive knowledge and proficiency skill(s) during the initial qualification. An instructor student, who has failed to successfully demonstrate the cognitive knowledge or the high-liability proficiency skill(s) during the first attempt, shall be deemed to have failed the High-Liability Instructor Training Course. An instructor student who has failed a cognitive end-of-course examination of the high-liability proficiency skill(s) during the first attempt, shall be granted a re-examination by the training center director if:

1. There is technical difficulty in the administration of the test, such as a power failure or evacuation of the building.

2. A condition of the student adversely impacts the student’s ability to achieve a passing score on an end-of-course examination. A condition of the student that adversely impacts the student’s ability could include illness or death of a family member.

3. The end-of-course testing instrument is determined to be invalid by the training school.

(3) Completion of a high-liability course and demonstration of proficiency in the high-liability topics is required for each of the following courses: CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics Course, CMS Defensive Tactics Instructor Courses, CMS Criminal Justice Firearms Course, CMS Firearms Instructor Courses, CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations Course, CMS Vehicle Operations Instructor Courses, CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers Course, and CMS First Aid Instructor Courses.

(a) CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics Course.

1. The CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics Course shall be delivered to students enrolled in a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program.

2. A basic recruit student shall demonstrate at 100% proficiency, defensive tactics skills taught by a training school, with the results recorded on the required CMS Defensive Tactics Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-6 CMS, revised November 8, 2007 created May 6, 2004, hereby incorporated by reference.

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 Florida CMS Law Enforcement, Traditional Correctional, or Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program, a student shall complete the 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. A student who has provided the training school with documentation of prior chemical agent exposure that includes chemical agent contamination and working through the effects of chemical agent contamination in a training environment, shall be exempt from this requirement. The CMS Defensive Tactics Chemical Agent Exposure Training Evaluation, form CJSTC-6A CMS, created May 6, 2004, hereby incorporated by reference, is not a mandated evaluation form and shall only be completed if applicable.

(b) CMS Defensive Tactics Instructor Courses.

1. An instructor student shall complete the CMS Defensive Tactics Instructor Course or the CMS Defensive Tactics Instructor Transition Course, pursuant to Rule 11B-20.0014, F.A.C., to instruct the following courses: The CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics Course in a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program or the CMS Defensive Tactics Instructor Course, or the CMS Defensive Tactics Instructor Transition Course.

2. A defensive tactics instructor student shall demonstrate the required Defensive Tactics High-Liability Proficiency Skills at 100% for all proficiency skills, with the results recorded on the required CJSTC-6 CMS form, and shall demonstrate the required Defensive Tactics High-Liability Proficiency Skills at 100% for all proficiency skills.

a. CMS Defensive Tactics Instructor Course. An instructor student shall demonstrate the required Defensive Tactics High-Liability Proficiency Skills at 100% for all proficiency skills.

b. CMS Defensive Tactics Instructor Transition Course. An instructor student shall demonstrate the required Defensive Tactics High-Liability Proficiency Skills at 100% for all proficiency skills designated as “New” in the course and on form CJSTC-6 CMS.

(c) CMS Criminal Justice Firearms Course.

1. The CMS Criminal Justice Firearms Course shall be delivered to students enrolled in a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program.

2. A basic recruit student shall demonstrate the required Firearms High-Liability Proficiency Skills, using the B-21 E Target or equivalent, at 80% or higher using a handgun (revolver or semi-automatic pistol for both daylight and night) and a long gun (shotgun or semiautomatic rifle/carbine)., The with the results shall be recorded on the required CMS Firearms Performance Evaluation form CJSTC-4 CMS, revised November 8, 2007 May 5, 2005, hereby incorporated by reference. The B-21E target is commercially available through retailers.

3. A basic recruit student shall complete instruction on the handling of a long gun (shotgun or rifle) and shall fire the long gun as prescribed in the course curriculum. There are no proficiency requirements for the long gun.

(d) CMS Firearms Instructor Courses.

1. An instructor student shall complete the CMS Firearms Instructor Course pursuant to Rule 11B-20.0014, F.A.C., to instruct the following courses: The CMS Criminal Justice Firearms Course in a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, or the CMS Firearms Instructor Course or the CMS Firearms Instructor Transition Course.

2. A firearms instructor student shall demonstrate the required Firearms High-Liability Proficiency Skills, at 80% or higher using a handgun (revolver or semi-automatic pistol) and a long gun (shotgun or semiautomatic rifle/carbine) for daylight and night for all proficiency skills, with the results recorded on the required CJSTC-4 CMS form.

a. CMS Firearms Instructor Course. An instructor student shall demonstrate the required Firearms High-Liability Proficiency Skills at 80% or higher using a handgun (revolver or semi-automatic pistol for daylight or night). There are no proficiency skills requirements for the long gun.

b. CMS Firearms Instructor Transition Course. There are no required proficiency skills requirements for the handgun or long gun.

(e) CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers Course.

1. The CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers Course shall be delivered to students enrolled in a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program.

2. A basic recruit student shall demonstrate the required First Aid High-Liability Proficiency Skills at 100% with the results recorded on the required CMS First Aid Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-5 CMS, revised November 8, 2007 August 3, 2006, hereby incorporated by reference.

(f) CMS First Aid Instructor Courses.

1. An instructor student shall complete the CMS First Aid Instructor Course or the CMS First Aid Instructor Transition Course, pursuant to Rule 11B-20.0014, F.A.C., to instruct the following courses: The CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers Course in a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, or the CMS First Aid Instructor Course or the CMS First Aid Instructor Transition Course.

2. An instructor student shall demonstrate the required First Aid High-Liability Proficiency Skills, at 100% for all proficiency skills, with the results recorded on the required CJSTC-5 CMS form.

a. CMS First Aid Instructor Course. An instructor student shall demonstrate the required First Aid High-Liability Proficiency Skills at 100% for all proficiency skills.

b. CMS First Aid Instructor Transition Course. An instructor student shall demonstrate the required First Aid High-Liability Proficiency Skills at 100% for all proficiency skills designated as “New” in the course, and on the required CJSTC-5 CMS form.

(g) CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations Course.

1. The CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations Course shall be delivered to students enrolled in a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program.

2. A basic recruit student shall demonstrate the required Vehicle Operations High-Liability Proficiency Skills with four out of five runs (80%) for each exercise, with the results recorded on the required CMS Vehicle Operations Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-7 CMS, revised November 8, 2007 August 3, 2006, hereby incorporated by reference.

(h) CMS Vehicle Operations Instructor Courses.

1. An instructor student shall complete the CMS Vehicle Operations Instructor Course or the CMS Vehicle Operations Instructor Transition Course, pursuant to Rule 11B-20.0014, F.A.C., to instruct the following courses: The CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations Course in a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, or the CMS Vehicle Operations Instructor Course, or the CMS Vehicle Operations Instructor Transition Course.

2. An instructor student shall demonstrate the required Vehicle Operations High-Liability Proficiency Skills with four out of five runs (80%) for each exercise with the results recorded on the required CJSTC-7 CMS form.

a. CMS Vehicle Operations Instructor Course. An instructor student shall demonstrate the required Vehicle Operations High-Liability Proficiency Skills with four out of five runs (80%) for each exercise.

b. CMS Vehicle Operations Instructor Transition Course. An instructor student shall drive the course for the “New” vehicle operation techniques.

Specific 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,________.

 

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

(1) Commission-approved Auxiliary Basic Recruit Training Programs are created to train applicants for employment or appointment by criminal justice agencies, with or without compensation, to assist or aid full-time or part-time officers.

(2) To become certified as an auxiliary officer, an applicant shall meet the requirements outlined in Sections 943.13(1)-(9), and (11), 943.14(7)(8), and 943.17(1)(g), F.S., successfully complete the Auxiliary Officer Basic Recruit Training Program requirements outlined in this rule section, complete the applicable Commission-approved CMS High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Courses for vehicle operations, defensive tactics, and firearms, and shall be taught by a Commission-certified high-liability instructor at a training school or agency.

(3) A training school shall submit form CJSTC-67 to Commission staff upon an individual’s successful completion of a CMS Law Enforcement or Correctional Auxiliary Officer Prerequisite Course. The training school or agency shall document the student’s successful completion of the applicable High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Courses, pursuant to subsection 11B-35.0024(3), F.A.C. Regardless of where the High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Course is completed, the employing agency shall maintain the training documentation in the officer’s file.

(4) Commission-approved High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Courses instructed at a Commission-certified training school shall be recognized by the Commission for applicants requesting certification as a law enforcement, correctional, or correctional probation officer, if the applicant has maintained active employment within a discipline as an auxiliary officer, or has completed training within the past four years pursuant to subsection 11B-35.002(2), F.A.C. Recognition of completed high-liability courses shall comply with subsection 11B-35.002(5)(7), F.A.C.

(5) CMS Law Enforcement Auxiliary Officer Basic Recruit Training Program effective April 1, 2008 (Course Number 1180).

 

(a)

CMS Law Enforcement Auxiliary Officer Prerequisite Course

Course Number

Course Hours

1.

Law Enforcement Auxiliary Introduction

CJK_TBA

27.0

2.

Law Enforcement Auxiliary Patrol and Traffic

CJK_TBA

19.0

3.

Law Enforcement Auxiliary Investigations

CJK_TBA

17.0

4.

Dart-Firing Stun Gun

CJK_0422

8.0

5.

CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers

CJK_0031

40.0

 

CMS Law Enforcement Auxiliary Officer Prerequisite Course

Sub-total

109.0

(b)

CMS Criminal Justice Firearms

This course shall be taught by a Commission-certified high-liability instructor at a training school or agency.

CJK_0040

80.0

(c)

CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics

This course shall be taught by a Commission-certified high-liability instructor at a training school or agency.

CJK_0051

80.0

(d)

CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations

**CMS Law Enforcement Operations is optional and is based on employing agency requirements. If required, the course shall be taught by a Commission-certified high-liability instructor at a training school or agency. If CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations is not instructed, the total program hours will be reduced to 271 hours.

CJK_0020

48.0

 

CMS Law Enforcement Auxiliary Officer Program

Total

**319.0

 

(5) Law Enforcement Auxiliary Officer Basic Recruit Training Program requirements.

(a) Law Enforcement Auxiliary Officer Prerequisite Course topics effective January 1, 1997, Course Number 211):

 

 

Topic Areas

Course Number

Minimum Hours

1.

Administration

 

1

2.

Community Interaction

 

6

3.

Introduction to Basic Law

 

24

4.

Post Crime Considerations

 

6

5.

Introduction to Traffic

 

5

6.

Field Activities

 

21

7.

CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers

CJK_0031

40

8.

Dart-Firing Stun Gun

CJK_0421

6.0

 

Total Law Enforcement Auxiliary Officer Prerequisite Course Hours

 

109

(b)

CMS Criminal Justice Firearms

CJK_0040

80

(c)

CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics

CJK_0050

80

(d)

CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations (Optional: Based on employing agency requirements)

CJK_0020

48

 

Total Law Enforcement Auxiliary Officer Program Hours

 

317

 

(6) Correctional Auxiliary Officer Basic Recruit Training Program effective January 1, 1997, Course Number 501 requirements.

 

(a)

Correctional Auxiliary Officer Prerequisite Course effective January 1, 1997, (Course Number 501):

(a)

Correctional Auxiliary Officer Prerequisite Course Topic Areas

Course Number

Minimum Hours

1.

Administration

NA

1

2.

Legal

NA

24

3.

Report Writing

NA

4

4.

Safety Issues

NA

4

5.

Interpersonal Skills

NA

5

6.

Security Procedures and Inmate Supervision

NA

4

7.

Equipment

NA

2

8.

Facility Movement

NA

4

9.

Correctional Operation and Intake Procedures

NA

1

10.

Inmate Property

NA

2

11.

Search Procedures

NA

3

12.

CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers

CJK_0031

40

 

Correctional Auxiliary Officer Prerequisite Course Total Correctional Auxiliary Officer Prerequisite Course Hours

Sub-total

94

(b)

CMS Criminal Justice Firearms

CJK_0040

80

(c)

CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics

CJK_0051 0050

80

 

Total Correctional Auxiliary Officer Program Hours

Total

254

 

(7) Correctional Probation Auxiliary Officer Basic Recruit Training Program. To become a Correctional Probation Auxiliary Officer an individual shall complete the Traditional Correctional Probation Officer Basic Recruit Training Program pursuant to paragraph 11B-35.002(6)(c)(8)(c), F.A.C.

Specific 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, ________.

 

11B-35.006 Advanced Training Program.

(1) Commission-approved Advanced Training Program Courses were created to enhance an officer’s knowledge, skills, and abilities for the job the officer performs and are used by an officer to satisfy mandatory retraining requirements or eligibility for salary incentive monies pursuant to Rule Chapter 11B-14, F.A.C.

(a) An officer may not receive both salary incentive credit and mandatory retraining credit for completion of an Advanced Training Program Course. Such courses shall include one major topic and be at least 40 hours long.

(b)(2) The following is a complete list of active Advanced Training Program Courses:

 

 

 

Course Number

Course Name

Course Hours

1.

006

Line Supervision

80 hours

 

007

Middle Management

80 hours

2.

011

Developing and Maintaining a Sound Organization

40 hours

3.

012

Planning the Effective Use of Financial Resources

40 hours

4.

013

Building and Maintaining a Sound Behavioral Climate

40 hours

5.

016

Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Investigations

40 hours

6.

019

Criminal Law

40 hours

7.

020

Case Preparation and Court Presentation

40 hours

8.

032

Special Tactical Problems

40 hours

9.

033

Sex Crimes Investigation

40 hours

10.

036

Injury and Death Investigation

40 hours

11.

047

Interviews and Interrogations

40 hours

12.

050

Stress Management Techniques

40 hours

13.

053

Crisis Intervention

40 hours

14.

054

Organized Crime

40 hours

 

055

Radar Speed Measurement Training Course for Law Enforcement Officers (Retired 12/31/06)

40 hours

15.

057

Discipline and Special Confinement Techniques

40 hours

16.

058

Supervision of the Youthful Offender

40 hours

17.

068

Advanced Report Writing and Review

40 hours

18.

072

Firefighting for Correctional Officers

40 hours

19.

073

Community and Human Relations

40 hours

20.

074

Substance Abuse and Awareness Education

40 hours

21.

077

Underwater Police Science and Technology

80 hours

22.

080

Computers and Technology in Criminal Justice

40 hours

23.

085

Emergency Preparedness for Correctional Officers

40 hours

24.

087

Advanced Traffic Accident Investigations

80 hours

25.

088

Traffic Accident Reconstruction

80 hours

26.

090

School Resource Officer

40 hours

27.

091

Domestic Intervention

40 hours

28.

093

Hostage Negotiations

40 hours

29.

094

Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.)  FDLE instructed only

80 hours

 

095

Laser Speed Measurement Operators Course for Law Enforcement Officers (Retired 12/31/06)

40 hours

30.

096

Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.)

40 hours

31.

094 & 097

Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.)

40 hours

32.

098

Traffic Homicide Investigation

80 hours

33.

100

Crimes Against the Elderly

40 hours

34.

107

Middle Management (Effective 10/1/06)

40

35.

809

*CMS Field Training Officer Program Course (This course is not mandated for field training officers)

40 hours

36.

1100

*Field Training Officer Course for Correctional and Correctional Probation Officers

40 hours

37.

1151

Conducting Background Investigations

40 hours

38.

1152

Investigation and Supervision of Officer Involved Shootings

40 hours

39.

1153

Computer Crimes Investigations

40 hours

40.

1154

Financial Fraud Investigations

40 hours

41.

1158

Laser and Radar Speed Measurement Course (Effective 1/1/07)

40 hours

42.

1161

Managing and Communicating with Inmates and Offenders (Effective 11/16/06)

40 hours

43.

1164

Inmate Manipulation (Effective 11/16/06)

40 hours

44.

1165

Spanish for Criminal Justice Professionals (Effective 2/1/07)

40

45.

1166

Advanced Investigative Techniques of Human Trafficking Offenses (Effective 5/10/07)

40

 

*Officers who are currently receiving salary incentive payment for completion of the Field Training Officer Course number 051, are not eligible to receive additional salary incentive credit for course number 809 or 1100.

(2)(3) Course number 094, Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.), may be offered only through the certified state D.A.R.E. training center. The Florida certified state D.A.R.E. training center is located within the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. D.A.R.E. course numbers are: Course #094 (80 hours), or #094 split with #097 (40 hours) for salary incentive, and #096 (40 hours) for mandatory retraining.

(3)(4) Only officers and support personnel who have written approval from their respective agency administrator head or designee may attend Advanced Training Program Courses. Applicants shall submit evidence of their agency administrator’s head’s approval in a format established and agreed upon by the Local Regional Training Council and training school.

(4)(5) To successfully complete an Advanced Training Program Course, a student shall comply with student attendance, performance, and course documentation requirements pursuant to Rule 11B-35.001, F.A.C.

(a) A Radar Operator Performance Report, form CJSTC-8, revised November 8, 2007 May 6, 2004, hereby incorporated by reference, shall be completed for the Radar Speed Measurement Training Course for Law Enforcement Officers.

(b) A Speed Measurement Laser and Radar Operator Performance Report form CJSTC-11, revised November 8, 2007 created August 3, 2006, hereby incorporated by reference, shall be completed for the Speed Measurement Course number 1158, and for the Laser Speed Measurement Operators Course for Law Enforcement Officers number 095 (Retired 12/31/06).

(c) Speed Measurement Device Operators are authorized to instruct the practical exercises in the Speed Measurement Course with a certified Speed Measurement Instructor. A copy of the Instructor Exemption form CJSTC-82 shall be maintained in the course file.

(5)(6) Training schools shall report the successful completion of Advanced Training Program Courses for officers pursuant to paragraph 11B-35.001(10)(b), F.A.C.

Specific Authority 943.03(4), 943.12(1), (2) FS. Law Implemented 943.12(5), 943.17(1) FS. History–New 12-13-92, Amended 1-10-94, 1-2-97, 7-7-99, 8-22-00, 7-29-01, 11-5-02, 11-30-04, 3-27-06, 3-21-07,________.

 

11B-35.007 Specialized Training Program.

(1) No change.

(a) through (c) No change.

(2) Courses developed from the Specialized Goals and Objectives have been designed to use Commission-established categories, topics, and objectives that encompass subject matter pertinent to training within the criminal justice profession. Such courses shall be developed using a “menu” approach to fulfill local criminal justice agency training needs.

(a) No change.

1. through 10. No change.

(b) No change.

1. through 9. No change.

10. Document the training by completing a Specialized Training Documentation, form CJSTC-16, revised November 8, 2007 February 7, 2002, hereby incorporated by reference, and when applicable complete a Specialized Training Documentation Supplemental, form CJSTC-16A, revised May 6, 2004, hereby incorporated by reference. A training school shall attach the goals and objectives provided by the instructor to form CJSTC-16 and complete “Section A” of the form. Forms CJSTC-16 and CJSTC-16A shall be maintained in the course student’s class file at the training school.

(3) Specialized Instructor Training Courses. Courses developed and approved by the Commission for instructor training shall be delivered in their entirety by a training school for an individual to qualify to apply as a Commission-certified instructor. Commission-approved Specialized Instructor Training Courses are:

 

 

Course Number

Course Names

Course Hours

(a)

1101

Traditional Instructor Techniques Course (Retired 6/30/04)

80

(a)(b)

1115

General Instructor Refresher Course

8

(b)(c)

1116

CMS Instructor Techniques Course

80

(c)(d)

803

CMS General Instructor Transition Course (Retired 3/31/08)

12

(d)

1167

CMS General Instructor Update Course

4

(e)

1102

Vehicle Operations Instructor Course (Retired 6/30/04)

40

(e)(f)

800

CMS Vehicle Operations Instructor Course

40

(f)(g)

805

CMS Vehicle Operations Instructor Transition Course (Retired 3/31/08)

16

(h)

1103

Firearms Instructor Course (Retired 6/30/04)

44

(g)(i)

801

CMS Firearms Instructor Course

44

(h)(j)

806

CMS Firearms Instructor Transition Course (Retired 3/31/08)

12

(k)

1104

Defensive Tactics Instructor Course (Retired 6/30/04)

80

(i)(l)

802

CMS Defensive Tactics Instructor Course

80

(j)(m)

807

CMS Defensive Tactics Instructor Transition Course (Retired 3/31/08)

32

(n)

1105

First Responder Instructor Course (Retired 6/30/04)

48

(k)

1169

CMS Defensive Tactics and Firearms Instructor Update Course

6

(l)(o)

1114

CMS First Aid Instructor Course

40

(m)(p)

804

CMS First Aid Instructor Transition Course (Retired 3/31/08)

8

(n)(q)

1107

Canine Team Instructor Course

40

(r)

1108

Radar Speed Measurement Instructor Course for Law Enforcement Officers (Retired 12/31/06)

40

(o)(s)

1109

Laser Speed Measurement Device (LSMD) Instructor Transition Course for Radar Instructors (To be retired 12/31/08)

24

(p)(t)

1110

Breath Test Instructor Course

40

(q)(u)

1111

Breath Test Instructor Renewal Course

8

(r)(v)

1159

Laser and Radar Speed Measurement Instructor Course for Law Enforcement Officers (Effective 1/1/07)

40

 

(4) Commission-approved Specialized Training Program Courses developed and approved by the Commission that have not been designated as Commission-approved Advanced Training Program Courses:

 

 

 

Course Number

Course Names

Course Hours

(a)

1125

Contraband Forfeiture

40

(b)

1126

Human Diversity In-service Training for Professionalism and Ethics

4

(c)

1127

Human Diversity In-service Training for Interdependent Relationships

8

(d)

1128

Human Diversity In-service Training for Reducing Inter-group Conflict

4

(e)

1129

Human Diversity In-service Training for Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

4

(f)

1130

Human Diversity In-service Training for Specialized Topics in Diversity

4

(g)

1144

CMS Human Interaction Course

16

(h)

1131

Human Diversity In-service Training for Discriminatory Profiling and Professional Traffic Stops

4

(i)

1112

Canine Team Training Course

400

(j)

1113

Laser Speed Measurement Device (LSMD) Transition Operators Course for Radar Operators (To be retired 12/31/08)

12

(k)

1132

Parking Enforcement Specialist for Civilians

16

(l)

1133

Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for Civilians

80

(m)

732

Traffic Control Officer for Civilians

8

(n)

851

Breath Test Operator Course

24

(o)

951

Breath Test Operator Renewal Course

6

(p)

850

Agency Inspector Course

24

(q)

950

Agency Inspector Renewal Course

6

(r)

1134

Criminal Justice Officer Ethics Course

8

(s)

1135

Crimes Against Children

24

(t)

1136

Domestic Violence

8

(u)

1137

Violent Crime Investigator Training Course

40

(v)

808

CMS Field Training Officer Transition Course

8

(w)

1140

Basic Incident Command System (ICS) Course

6

(x)

1141

Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) Course

21

(y)

1142

Advanced Incident Command System (ICS) Course

16

(z)

1145

Mental Retardation Course

1

(aa)

1146

Mental Illness Course

1

(bb)

1147

Alcohol and Substance Abuse Course

1

(cc)

1148

Physical Disabilities Course

1

(z)(dd)

1149

CMS Special Populations Course

32

(aa)(ee)

1150

CMS Problem-Solving Model: SECURE Specialized Training Course

6

(bb)(ff)

1160

Dart-Firing Stun Gun

6

 

(5) No change.

(6) Training schools shall report the satisfactory completion of training pursuant to paragraph 11B-35.001(11)(b)(10)(b), F.A.C., by transmitting a completed Training Report form CJSTC-67 within 30 days of course completion through the Commission’s ATMS.

(7) Criminal Justice Standards and Training Trust Fund Officer Training Monies may be expended to conduct Commission-approved Specialized Training Program Courses pursuant to subsection (1) of this rule section. 11B-35.007(1), F.A.C. Officer Training Monies shall be expended pursuant to the requirements of Rule Chapter 11B-18, F.A.C.

Specific Authority 943.03(4), 943.12(1), (2) FS. Law Implemented 943.175, 943.25 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,________.

 

11B-35.009 Exemption from Basic Recruit Training.

(1) No change.

(a) through (h) No change.

(2) No change.

(a) through (b) 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) Verify that the applicant’s law enforcement training is comparable to the Commission’s Florida CMS Application-Based Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program for which the exemption is requested, and at a minimum reflects successful completion of training for the topics of Law Enforcement Constitutional Law and Legal Issues, Report Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Firearms, Defensive Tactics, First Aid or equivalent, Vehicle Operations, Law Enforcement Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Traffic Crash Investigations, and Traffic Control and Stops, and Crisis Intervention.

(b) Verify that the applicant’s correctional officer training is comparable to the Commission’s Traditional Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program whenever an exemption is requested, and at a minimum reflects successful completion of training for the topics of Correctional Legal Issues, Report Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Firearms, Defensive Tactics, First Aid or equivalent, and Correctional Facility Operations.

(c) Verify that the applicant’s correctional probation officer training is comparable to the Commission’s Florida Traditional Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program whenever an exemption is requested, and at a minimum reflects successful completion of training for the topics of Correctional Probation Officer Legal Issues, Report Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Defensive Tactics, First Aid or equivalent, Probationer Supervision, Caseload Management, Information Systems Management, and Firearms Familiarization firearms.

(d) through (e) No change.

1. through 4. No change.

(4) No change.

(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 Equivalency-of-Training, form CJSTC-76, revised November 8, 2007 May 6, 2004, hereby incorporated by reference, for out-of-state, federal, and inactive Florida Officers. 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) High-Liability Basic Recruit Training proficiency skills requirements for out-of-state, federal, or inactive Florida officers. Prior to applying for certification, an out-of-state or federal officer, or inactive Florida officer, who is exempt from completing a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, pursuant to Section 943.131(2), F.S., shall demonstrate proficiency in the required High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Proficiency Skills of vehicle operations, firearms, defensive tactics, and first aid, pursuant to Rule 11B-35.0024, F.A.C., for the discipline for which certification is sought. Such officers shall achieve a passing score on the State Officer Certification Examination, pursuant to Rule 11B-30.0062 and paragraph 11B-30.008(2)(c), F.A.C. Demonstration of proficiency in the required High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Proficiency Skills and passing the State Officer Certification Examination shall be completed within one year after receiving exemption. Upon demonstration of proficiency in the required High-Liability Basic Recruit Training Proficiency Skills, the training school shall complete an Equivalency-of-Training Proficiency Demonstration, form CJSTC-76A, revised November 8, 2007 May 5, 2005, hereby incorporated by reference, and provide a copy to the officer of both form CJSTC-76A and the Commission-approved Examination Admission Voucher, form CJSTC-517. The training center director or designee shall, within thirty days of course completion, electronically transmit a completed Training Report form CJSTC-67 through the Commission’s ATMS, or submit an updated form CJSTC-67.

(7) Individuals, who have qualified for an exemption from a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, pursuant to this rule section, shall become employed within four years from of the beginning date the required proficiency demonstration as entered on the Training Report form CJSTC-67 the exemption from basic recruit training was approved.

(8) No change.

Specific 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,________.


NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Donna Hunt, (850)410-8615
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Bureau Chief Vickie Marsey, (850)410-8660
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: February 26, 2008
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: January 18, 2008