Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-05-02-.10 - CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION OF TRAINING

(1) When an applicant for a registration card (or renewal thereof) successfully completes the training, or applicable refresher training, (including any examination) required by the Act, the applicant's certified trainer shall submit a statement to the Commissioner on the prescribed form. The statement shall contain:

(a) The name and certification number of the trainer;

(b) The name and Social Security number of the applicant;

(c) The nature of the training completed;

(d) The date of completion; and

(e) The applicant's examination score and/or firearms qualification score.

(2) The Commissioner may refuse to accept a statement submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) above if it is inaccurate or incomplete in any material respect.

(3) The Commissioner may refuse credit for training which is completed earlier than one (1) year prior to the date the application is received by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance.

(4) An applicant or registered security guard/officer who is requesting to have the de-escalation, safe and proper restraint, first aid, and/or CPR trainings required by T.C.A. § 62-35-118(a)(2)(B) added to his or her registration card as classifications may complete such trainings through:

(a) A certified trainer approved by the Commissioner to provide any or all of these trainings;

(b) A recognized and/or accredited program approved by the Commissioner to provide any or all of these trainings;

(c) An individual training, program, or course that, in the discretion of the Commissioner, demonstrates sufficient training in the applicable subject; or

(d) Any applicable local, state, or federal law enforcement training related to de-escalation, proper and safe restraint, first aid, and/or CPR trainings.

(5) An applicant or registered security guard/officer who is requesting to have the active shooter training required by T.C.A. § 62-35-118(e) added to his or her registration card as a classification may complete such training through:

(a) A certified trainer approved by the Commissioner to provide the training;

(b) A recognized and/or accredited program approved by the Commissioner to provide the training;

(c) An individual training, program, or course that, in the discretion of the Commissioner, demonstrates sufficient training in responding to an active shooter situation; or

(d) Any applicable local, state, or federal law enforcement training related to active shooter training that is approved by the Commissioner.

(6) An applicant or registered security guard/officer who is requesting to have the trainings required by T.C.A. §§ 62-35-118(a)(2)(B) or 62-35-118(e) added to his or her registration card must have proof of the completed training(s) submitted to the Commissioner through a completed training form or through any other documentation approved by the Commissioner.

(7) A certified trainer, in his or her discretion, may give a copy of the completed training form to an applicant or registered security guard/officer.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-05-02-.10

Original rule filed November 17, 1987; effective January 1, 1988. Amendment filed October 21, 1988; effective December 5, 1988. Amendment filed July 19, 1990; effective September 2, 1990. Amendment filed December 14, 1990; effective January 28, 1991. Amendment filed February 28, 2001; effective May 14, 2001. Amendments filed March 21, 2025; effective 6/19/2025.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 62-35-118(c) and 62-35-129(b).