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

(1) Students enrolled in a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, Instructor Training Courses, or Specialized or Advanced Training Course shall qualify through demonstration of proficiency skill(s) in the applicable course(s) and pass a written end-of-course examination.

(2)

(a) A basic recruit student shall be given the opportunity for one additional attempt at the required demonstration of proficiency skill(s), or one re-examination of required written end-of-course examination in DUI Traffic Stops and each of the four high-liability topics of firearms, vehicle operations, defensive tactics, and first aid. A basic recruit student, who has failed to pass the written end-of-course examination or the required demonstration of the proficiency skill(s) after a second attempt, shall be deemed to have failed the training course.

(b) An instructor student shall pass a written end-of-course examination and demonstrate proficiency skill(s) during the first attempt. An instructor student, who has failed to pass the written end-of-course examination or successfully demonstrate the proficiency skill(s) during the first attempt, shall be deemed to have failed the instructor training course. An instructor student who has failed a written end-of-course examination or the proficiency skills(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; or

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; or

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

(3) Successful completion and demonstration of proficiency skills is required for each of the following high-liability courses: Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics Course, Defensive Tactics Instructor Course, Criminal Justice Firearms Course, Handgun Instructor Course, Patrol Rifle Instructor Course, Shotgun Instructor Course, Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations Course, Vehicle Operations Instructor Course, First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers Course, and First Aid Instructor Course.

(a) Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics Course.

1. The 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 achieve a score of no less than 80% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate at 100% proficiency, defensive tactics skills taught by a training school, with the results recorded on the required Defensive Tactics Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-6, revised August 18, 2022, effective 8/2023, hereby incorporated by reference https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15513. Form CJSTC-6 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at (850)410-8615. Form CJSTC-6 shall be maintained in the student or course file.

3. A basic recruit student shall be subject to chemical agent contamination as described in the Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics Course. Prior to beginning a Law Enforcement, Correctional, or Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program, a student shall complete the Physical's Assessment, form CJSTC-75. This form verifies that there are no known medical conditions that would prevent a student from participating in chemical agent contamination.

(b) Defensive Tactics Instructor Course.

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

2. A defensive tactics instructor student shall achieve a score of no less than 85% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate all Defensive Tactics High-Liability Proficiency Skills, at 100% for all proficiency skills, with the results recorded on the required CJSTC-6 form. A copy of the completed form CJSTC-6 shall be provided to the student and the original form CJSTC-6 shall be maintained in the student or course file.

(c) Criminal Justice Firearms Course.

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

2. A basic recruit student shall achieve a score of 80% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required Handgun Proficiency Skills with a semi-automatic pistol. The results shall be recorded on the required Handgun Performance Evaluation form CJSTC-4, revised August 15, 2024, effective 3/2025, hereby incorporated by reference https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-17876. Form CJSTC-4 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at (850)410-8615. Form CJSTC-4 shall be maintained in the student or course file.

(d) Handgun Instructor Course.

1. An instructor student shall complete the Handgun Instructor requirements pursuant to Rule 11B-20.0014, F.A.C., to instruct the following courses: The Criminal Justice Firearms Course in a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, Single Officer Response to Active Threat and Shooter Incidents Course, Single Officer Response to Active Threat and Shooter Incidents Instructor Course, Patrol Rifle Operator Course, Patrol Rifle Instructor Course, Shotgun Operator Course, Shotgun Instructor Course, or Handgun Instructor Course.

2. A handgun instructor student shall achieve a score of no less than 85% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required Handgun Proficiency Skills with a semi-automatic pistol. The results shall be recorded on the required Handgun Instructor Performance Evaluation form CJSTC-4H, revised August 15, 2024, effective 3/2025, hereby incorporated by reference https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-17877. Form CJSTC-4H can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at (850)410-8615. A copy of the completed form CJSTC-4H shall be provided to the student and the original form CJSTC-4H shall be maintained in the student or course file.

(e) First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers Course.

1. The 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 achieve a score of no less than 80% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required First Aid High-Liability Proficiency Skills at 100%, with the results recorded on the required First Aid Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-5, revised August 18, 2022, effective 8/2023, hereby incorporated by reference https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15512. Form CJSTC-5 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at (850)410-8615. Form CJSTC-5 shall be maintained in the student or course file.

(f) First Aid Instructor Course.

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

2. An instructor student shall achieve a score of no less than 85% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required First Aid High-Liability Proficiency Skills, at 100% for all proficiency skills, with the results recorded on the required CJSTC-5 form. A copy of the completed form CJSTC-5 shall be provided to the student and the original form CJSTC-5 shall be maintained in the student or course file.

(g) Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations Course.

1. The 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 achieve a score of no less than 80% on the required written end-of-course examination and 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 Vehicle Operations Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-7, revised August 18, 2022, effective 8/2023, hereby incorporated by reference https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15514. Form CJSTC-7 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at (850)410-8615. Form CJSTC-7 shall be maintained in the student or course file.

(h) Vehicle Operations Instructor Course.

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

2. An instructor student shall achieve a score of no less than 85% on the required written end-of-course examination and 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 form. A copy of the completed form CJSTC-7 shall be provided to the student and the original form CJSTC-7 shall be maintained in the student or course file.

(i) Patrol Rifle Instructor Course.

1. An instructor student shall complete the Patrol Rifle Instructor requirements pursuant to Rule 11B-20.0014, F.A.C., to instruct the following courses: Patrol Rifle Operator Course or Patrol Rifle Instructor Course.

2. A patrol rifle instructor student shall achieve a score of no less than 85% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required Rifle Proficiency Skills with a patrol rifle. The results shall be recorded on the required Patrol Rifle Instructor Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-4R, created August 15, 2024, effective 3/2025, hereby incorporated by reference https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-17878. Form CJSTC-4R can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at (850)410-8615. A copy of the completed form CJSTC-4R shall be provided to the student and the original form CJSTC-4R shall be maintained in the student or course file.

(j) Shotgun Instructor Course.

1. An instructor student shall complete the Shotgun Instructor requirements pursuant to Rule 11B-20.0014, F.A.C., to instruct the following courses: Shotgun Operator Course or Shotgun Instructor Course.

2. A shotgun instructor student shall achieve a score of no less than 85% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required Shotgun Proficiency Skills with a shotgun. The results shall be recorded on the required Shotgun Instructor Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-4S, created August 15, 2024, effective 3/2025, hereby incorporated by reference https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-17879. Form CJSTC-4S can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at (850)410-8615. A copy of the completed form CJSTC-4S shall be provided to the student and the original form CJSTC-4S shall be maintained in the student or course file.

(4) Successful completion and demonstration of proficiency skills is required for each of the following basic recruit, advanced, specialized instructor, or specialized training program courses: DUI Traffic Stops, Speed Measurement Course, Speed Measurement Instructor Course, Breath Test Instructor Course, Breath Test Instructor Renewal Course, Breath Test Instructor Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, Breath Test Instructor Renewal Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, Breath Test Operator Course, Breath Test Operator Renewal Course, Breath Test Operator Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, Breath Test Operator Renewal Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, Agency Inspector Course, Agency Inspector Renewal Course, Agency Inspector Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, Agency Inspector Renewal Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, Underwater Police Science and Technology course, Canine Team Training Course, and Canine Team Training Instructor Course.

(a) DUI Traffic Stops Course.

1. The DUI Traffic Stops Course shall be delivered to students enrolled in a Commission-approved Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program.

2. A basic recruit student shall achieve a score of no less than 80% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required DUI Traffic Stops proficiency skills at 100% proficiency, with the results recorded on the required DUI Traffic Stops Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-13, created October 30, 2008, revised November 7, 2013, effective 5/2014, hereby incorporated by reference http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-03929. Form CJSTC-13 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at (850)410-8615. Form CJSTC-13 shall be maintained in the student or course file.

(b) Speed Measurement Course, number 1158. A student shall achieve a score of no less than 80% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required proficiency skills at 100%, with the results recorded on the required Speed Measurement Operator Performance Report form CJSTC-11, revised November 7, 2013, effective 5/2014, hereby incorporated by reference https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-02323. Form CJSTC-11 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at (850)410-8615. Form CJSTC-11 shall be maintained in the student or course file.

(c) Speed Measurement Instructor Course, number 1159.

1. An instructor student shall complete the Speed Measurement Instructor requirements, pursuant to Rule 11B-20.0014, F.A.C., to instruct speed measurement courses and the speed measurement instructor course.

2. An instructor student shall achieve a score of no less than 85% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required proficiency skills at 100%, with the results recorded on the required Speed Measurement Device Instructor Field Evaluation form CJSTC-10, revised August 13, 2020, effective 5/2021, hereby incorporated by reference http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-13142. Form CJSTC-10 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at (850)410-8615. A copy of the completed form CJSTC-10 shall be provided to the student and the original form CJSTC-10 shall be maintained in the student or course file.

(d) Breath Test Instructor Course, number 1110.

1. An instructor student shall complete the Breath Test Instructor Course requirements pursuant to Rule 11B-20.0014, F.A.C., to instruct the Breath Test Operator Course, Breath Test Operator Renewal Course, Agency Inspector Course, and Agency Inspector Renewal Course.

2. An instructor applicant shall achieve a score of no less than 85% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required proficiency skills at 100%, with the results recorded on the required Breath Test Instructor Performance form CJSTC-17, revised August 10, 2023, effective 6/2024, hereby incorporated by reference http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-16662. Form CJSTC-17 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at (850)410-8615. A copy of the completed form shall be provided to the student and the original shall be maintained in the course file.

(e) Breath Test Instructor Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, number 1117.

1. An instructor student shall complete the Breath Test Instructor Course-Intoxilyzer 9000 requirements pursuant to Rule 11B-20.0014, F.A.C., to instruct the Breath Test Operator Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, Breath Test Operator Renewal Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, Agency Inspector Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, and Agency Inspector Renewal Course-Intoxilyzer 9000.

2. An instructor applicant shall achieve a score of no less than 85% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required proficiency skills at 100%, with the results recorded on the required form CJSTC-17. A copy of the completed form shall be provided to the student and the original shall be maintained in the course file.

(f) Breath Test Instructor Renewal Course, number 1111.

1. An instructor student shall complete the Breath Test Instructor Renewal Course requirements pursuant to rule 11B-20.0017, F.A.C., to satisfy the continuing education requirements for a Breath Test Instructor Certification.

2. An instructor student shall achieve a score of no less than 85% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required proficiency skills at 100%, with the results recorded on the required form CJSTC-17. A copy of the completed form shall be provided to the student and the original shall be maintained in the course file.

(g) Breath Test Instructor Renewal Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, number 1118.

1. An instructor student shall complete the Breath Test Instructor Renewal Course-Intoxilyzer 9000 requirements pursuant to rule 11B-20.0017, F.A.C., to satisfy the continuing education requirements for a Breath Test Instructor Certification.

2. An instructor student shall achieve a score of no less than 85% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required proficiency skills at 100%, with the results recorded on the required form CJSTC-17. A copy of the completed form shall be provided to the student and the original shall be maintained in the course file.

(h) Breath Test Operator Course, number 851. A student shall achieve a score of no less than 80% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required proficiency skills at 100%, with the results recorded on the required Breath Testing Course Performance form CJSTC-14, revised August 10, 2023, effective 6/2024, hereby incorporated by reference https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-16663. Form CJSTC-14 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at (850)410-8615. A copy of the completed form shall be provided to the student and the original shall be maintained in the course file.

(i) Breath Test Operator Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, number 852. A student shall achieve a score of no less than 80% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required proficiency skills at 100%, with the results recorded on the required form CJSTC-14. A copy of the completed form shall be provided to the student and the original shall be maintained in the course file.

(j) Breath Test Operator Renewal Course, number 951. A student shall achieve a score of no less than 80% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required proficiency skills at 100%, with the results recorded on the required form CJSTC-14. A copy of the completed form shall be provided to the student and the original shall be maintained in the course file.

(k) Breath Test Operator Renewal Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, number 952. A student shall achieve a score of no less than 80% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required proficiency skills at 100%, with the results recorded on the required form CJSTC-14. A copy of the completed form shall be provided to the student and the original shall be maintained in the course file

(l) Agency Inspector Course, number 850. A student shall achieve a score of no less than 80% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required proficiency skills at 100%, with the results recorded on the required form CJSTC-14. A copy of the completed form shall be provided to the student and the original shall be maintained in the course file.

(m) Agency Inspector Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, number 853. A student shall achieve a score of no less than 80% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required proficiency skills at 100%, with the results recorded on the required form CJSTC-14. A copy of the completed form shall be provided to the student and the original shall be maintained in the course file.

(n) Agency Inspector Renewal Course, number 950. A student shall achieve a score of no less than 80% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required proficiency skills at 100%, with the results recorded on the required form CJSTC-14. A copy of the completed form shall be provided to the student and the original shall be maintained in the course file.

(o) Agency Inspector Renewal Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, number 953. A student shall achieve a score of no less than 80% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required proficiency skills at 100%, with the results recorded on the required form CJSTC-14. A copy of the completed form shall be provided to the student and the original shall be maintained in the course file.

(p) Underwater Police Science and Technology course number 077. A student shall achieve a score of no less than 80% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required proficiency skills at 100%, with the results recorded on the required Criminal Justice Diver Performance Evaluation form CJSTC-19, revised November 6, 2014, effective 7/2015, hereby incorporated by reference http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-05623. Form CJSTC-19 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet Address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at (850)410-8615. A copy of the completed form shall be provided to the student and the original shall be maintained in the course file.

(q) Canine Team Training Course number 1198. A handler shall achieve a score of no less than 80% on the required written end-of-course examination and demonstrate the required proficiency skills at 100%, with the results recorded on the required Canine Team Performance Evaluation form CJSTC-83, revised August 15, 2024, effective 3/2025, hereby incorporated by reference http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-17880. Form CJSTC-83 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet Address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at (850)410-8615. A copy of the completed form shall be provided to the student and the original maintained in the course file.

(r) Canine Team Training Instructor Course number 1199.

1. An instructor student shall complete the Canine Team Training Instructor Course requirements pursuant to Rule 11B-20.0014, F.A.C., to instruct the Canine Team Training Course number 1198 and Canine Team Training Instructor Course number 1199.

2. An instructor student shall achieve a score of no less than 85% on the required written end-of-course examination, demonstrate instruction of one classroom topic from the Canine Team Training Course number 1198, and demonstrate instructing field exercises in obedience, criminal apprehension, building search, area search, and tracking and trailing from the Canine Team Training Course number 1198, with the results recorded on the required performance evaluation form. A copy of the completed Canine Team Instructor Performance Evaluation form CJSTC-20, revised August 15, 2024, effective 3/2025, hereby incorporated by reference https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-17881, shall be provided to the student and the original form CJSTC-20 maintained in the instructor student course file. Form CJSTC-20 can be obtained at the following FDLE Internet address: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Publications/Forms.aspx, or by contacting Commission staff at (850)410-8615. A copy of the completed form shall be provided to the student and the original maintained in the course file.

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

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 11B-35.0024

Rulemaking Authority 943.03(4), 943.12(1), (2) FS. Law Implemented 943.12, 943.17 FS.

New 2-17-93, Amended 1-2-97, 7-7-99, 8-22-00, 7-29-01, 11-5-02, 11-30-04, 3-27-06, 3-21-07, 6-9-08, 9-28-09, 6-3-10, 3-13-13, 5-29-14, Amended by Florida Register Volume 41, Number 135, July 14, 2015 effective 7/29/2015, Amended by Florida Register Volume 42, Number 164, August 23, 2016 effective 9/4/2016, Amended by Florida Register Volume 43, Number 129, July 5, 2017 effective 7/19/2017, Amended by Florida Register Volume 46, Number 078, April 21, 2020 effective 5/5/2020, Amended by Florida Register Volume 47, Number 086, May 4, 2021 effective 5/20/2021, Amended by Florida Register Volume 48, Number 110, June 7, 2022 effective 6/23/2022, Amended by Florida Register Volume 49, Number 158, August 15, 2023 effective 8/30/2023, Amended by Florida Register Volume 50, Number 109, June 4, 2024 effective 6/20/2024, Amended by Florida Register Volume 51, Number 058, March 25, 2025 effective 4/9/2025.