Idaho Admin. Code r. 11.11.01.131 - IN-SERVICE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR RETAINING BASIC CERTIFICATION

01. Peace Officers. To retain POST certification, a peace officer must complete a minimum of forty (40) hours of continuing law enforcement training as directed by the POST Council every two (2) calendar years beginning January 1 following the date the officer was certified. This training must include a combined minimum twenty-four (24) hours of continuing law enforcement training in the following topics:

a. Firearms: Eight (8) hours and an annual proficiency test (qualification);

b. Arrest Techniques/Defensive Tactics (ARCON): Eight (8) hours;

c. Emergency Vehicle Operation: Four (4) hours;

d. Legal Update(s): Four (4) hours.

02. County Detention Officers. To retain POST certification, a county detention officer must complete a minimum of forty (40) hours of continuing law enforcement training related to law enforcement every two (2) calendar years beginning January 1 following the date the officer was certified.

03. Emergency Communications Officers. To retain POST certification, an emergency communications officer must complete a minimum of forty (40) hours of continuing training related to public safety emergency communications every two (2) calendar years beginning January 1 following the date the officer was certified.

04. Tolling of Two-Year Period. The two (2) year continuing training period shall be tolled while an officer is on active military duty, and recommence upon the officer's return to duty with his agency. The agency shall submit a Notice of Separation/Change in Status form upon the officer's departure from and return to the agency.

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Idaho Admin. Code r. 11.11.01.131

Effective April 6, 2023