(a) The Commission Chair or
Director shall sign a subpoena.
(b)
A party seeking a subpoena shall have the burden of preparing the subpoena for
signature, obtaining service of process, and tendering appropriate mileage fees
and witness fees calculated in accordance with Rule 45 of the Arkansas Rules of
Civil Procedure.
SPECIFICATION S-1
S-1
TITLE: CITIZENSHIP AND AGE VERIFICATION
This requirement supplements Section
1002(3)(a) and
(b) of the Regulations. Verification of U.S.
citizenship and age of an applicant is required.
REQUIREMENT
Every officer employed by a law enforcement agency must be a
citizen of the United States of America and must be at least twenty-one (21)
years of age.
PROCEDURES
1. Verification of place and date of birth
may be established by any of the following means:
(a) Birth Certificate
(b) Family Bible Records
(c) Religious Documents (Certificate of
baptism, birth, etc.)
(d) Copy of
Department of Defense Notice of Separation (DD-214)
(e) Local voter registration
records
(f) Naturalization or other
citizenship records
(g) Any other
official documents approved by the Commission
2. Copies of the documents used for
verification will be retained by the employing agency and must be available for
examination at any reasonable time by representatives of the Commission.
SPECIFICATION S-2
S-2
TITLE: FINGERPRINT RECORD CHECK
This requirement supplements Section
1002(3)(c), (d) and
(e) of the Regulations. The fingerprint
record check is conducted to implement the minimum employment or appointment
standard that prohibits the employment of applicants who have pled guilty or
been convicted of crimes, the punishment for which could have been imprisonment
in a federal penitentiary or state prison.
REQUIREMENTS
1. A search of state and national files to
disclose any criminal record.
2.
Any applicant who has entered a plea of guilty or has been convicted by any
state or by the Federal Government of a crime, the punishment for which could
have been imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or a state prison will not be
eligible for certification.
3.
Retention on a permanent basis by the employing agency will depend upon the
satisfactory results of the fingerprint record check on all law enforcement
officers employed under the Act.
PROCEDURES
1. A criminal records search will be
conducted through the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) and National
Crime Information Center (NCIC) on each candidate for employment.
2. Each candidate for employment is
fingerprinted on the standard applicant fingerprint form (FBI Card FD-258),
which is to be forwarded to the Arkansas State Police, Little Rock, Arkansas.
State files will be checked and the card forwarded to the FBI in Washington,
D.C.
3. Applicants with criminal
records as defined in Requirement 2 of this Specification will be rejected.
Applicants with criminal records other than felony offenses will be evaluated
and a final decision reached by the department concerned.
4. The results of all ACIC, NCIC, and
fingerprint records checks will be retained by the employing agency and must be
available for examination at any reasonable time by representatives of the
Commission. Records checks will be maintained regardless of the results of the
inquiry.
5. Examination by the
Commission shall be expressly for the purpose of verifying agency compliance to
the Regulations.
6.
FALSIFICATION OF FINGERPRINT AND CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS
Any department head who certifies to the Commission that an
applicant's fingerprints have been taken and submitted as required, when they
have not, shall be in violation of Ark. Code Ann. 5-53-03. False swearing is a
Class A misdemeanor.
SPECIFICATION S-3
S-3
TITLE: THE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
In compliance with Section
1002(3)(e) of
the Regulations, a background investigation must be conducted for each
applicant employed as a law enforcement officer under the Act. The purpose of
the background investigation is to find character traits which might prevent
the applicant from becoming a successful law enforcement officer.
REQUIREMENTS
1. A background investigation must be
conducted on each applicant to determine character traits and habits indicative
of moral character.
2. Only
applicants of good character should be employed.
3. For all law enforcement officers employed
under the Act, retention on a permanent basis by the employing agency will
depend on the satisfactory results of the background investigation.
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES
1. The applicant should complete a detailed
personal history statement on which the investigation will be based.
2. If no other department forms are
available, the Form F-3, Personal History Statement, with appropriate
instruction sheet may be utilized for the personal history statement or
application form.
3. The background
investigation should be conducted by an experienced officer.
4. All results of the personal history
investigation should be considered confidential and processed
accordingly.
5. Some suggested
questions to be answered during the investigation are, does the applicant:
(a) Ever display temper?
(b) Drink to excess?
(c) Lose control when confronted by danger,
crisis or stressful situations?
(d)
Have any evidence or indication of instability?
(e) Appear to be well adjusted and will the
applicant make a good law enforcement officer?
(f) Demonstrate high ethics and
morals?
(g) Appear to be intolerant
or highly prejudiced against other races or religious or political
causes?
(h) Appear to be honest and
trustworthy?
(i) Demonstrate
reasonable loyalty to his former employers?
(j) Have a good past work record indicating
dependability and punctuality?
(k)
Have a complete list of all former employers?
6. What are the applicant's reasons for
seeking a law enforcement officer position?
7. Names of the spouse and close relatives
may be checked through appropriate files to determine whether they have
criminal records, are in prison, or are in any status or position which might
adversely affect the applicant's obligation as a law enforcement
officer.
8. It is recommended that
the investigation include a check of as many of the following sources as
possible:
(a) Military records.
(b) Documents, including driver's license,
high school diploma or other suitable record of graduation.
(c) Birth or naturalization records to
determine age and citizenship.
(d)
All local law enforcement files.
(e) Police files in cities where the
applicant has lived or worked.
(f)
State criminal records.
(g) FBI
records.
(h) State department
granting driver's license and statewide traffic offenses.
(i) Previous employers.
(j) All schools attended.
(k) Present and past neighbors and landlords.
(I) Fraternal and social
organizations.
(m) Credit
records.
(n) Obtain a signed
release of medical information.
(o)
Any other source of information which previous contacts show to be
important.
9. The final
step in the background investigation should be an interview with the
applicant's present employer following permission from the applicant.
10. The results of the background
investigation shall ultimately be evaluated by the department head and/or the
hiring authority to determine whether the applicant is suitable for employment.
All doubts in personnel suitability matters shall be resolved in favor of the
department.
11. Background
investigation results will be retained by the employing agency and must be
available for examination at any reasonable time by representatives of the
Commission.
SPECIFICATION S-4
S-4
TITLE: HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
This Specification supplements Section
1002(3) (f) of
the Regulations which require high school graduation or the equivalent as a
minimum standard for employment or appointment.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Applicants for the position of a law
enforcement officer must be high school graduates or have passed the General
Education Development Test.
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES
1. Applicants for the position of law
enforcement officer under the Act will be required to furnish documentary
evidence of one of the following:
(a)
Graduation from a high school accredited by the Arkansas or other state's
department of education.
(b)
Successful completion of the General Development Test.
(1) Applicants may be required to obtain an
Arkansas certificate at the discretion of the Commission.
2. Documentary evidence of the
above shall consist of a copy of official transcripts, diplomas, or G.E.D. test
report forms. In unusual circumstances the Commission may be requested to
accept other documentation, and in such cases the decision of the Commission
shall be final. Home schooling diplomas will not be accepted unless approved by
the by the Commission.
3. Copies of
documents used for verification will be retained by the employing agency and
must be available for examination at any reasonable time by representatives of
the Commission.
SPECIFICATION S-5
S-5
TITLE: PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
This requirement supplements Section
1002(3)(g) of
the Regulations. It is in keeping with the concept that in order to render
proper service to the community, a law enforcement officer must be physically
sound and free of any defect which might adversely affect the performance of
duty. The officer's personal safety and the safety and lives of others will be
endangered if these important physical qualifications are not met.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Medical examination administered by a
licensed physician.
2. A medical
history statement, Form F-2a or an equivalent Form will be supplied to the
examining physician upon request. The medical history should include
information on past diseases, injuries and operations. Commission Form F-2 or
an equivalent Medical Examination Report should be utilized.
3.
VISION-Applicant must be free
of any visual defect which in the opinion of the examining physician would
adversely affect the performance of duty.
(a)
It is recommended that applicant possess normal color discrimination, normal
depth perception and peripheral vision of at least 75 degrees in each
eye.
(b) It is recommended that
applicants possess uncorrected visual active of 20/100 or better in each eye,
corrected to 20/20 in each eye, both at 16 inches and 0 feet. Vision
correction, when required, may be either glasses or Contact lenses. Should have
no active internal or external eye pathology. Should an eye pathology be found,
the applicant should be referred to an appropriate practitioner.
(c) There should be no apparent eye
deviation.
4.
HEARING - Applicant must be free of any hearing defect which in the
opinion of the examining physician would adversely affect the performance of
duty:
(a) Hearing may be considered normal
when a whispered conversation can be heard at 15 feet.
5. For all law enforcement officers employed
under the Act, retention on a permanent basis by the employing agency will
depend on the satisfactory results of the physical examination.
6. The physician's report after examination
must conclude and clearly state that, in his opinion, the applicant has the
ability to physically perform the duties of a law enforcement officer in the
State of Arkansas.
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES
1. Completion of Medical History
questionnaire by the applicant. (Form F-2a or equivalent form)
2. The physical examination will be conducted
by a licensed physician after review of the applicant's Medical History
questionnaire.
3. The physician
shall record his findings and shall note for evaluation by the hiring
authority, any past or present physical defects, diseases, injuries, operations
or conditions of an abnormal or unusual nature. (Form F-2 or equivalent form
should be used)
4. The examining
physician should carefully consider the response to question 23 of the Medical
Examination Report.
A department head should consider the form incomplete until
question 23 is completed by the examining physician.
SPECIFICATION S-6
S-6
TITLE: PERSONAL INTERVIEW
This Specification supplements Section
1002(3) (h) of
the Regulations. The personal interview is for the purpose of providing the
applicant with the opportunity to discuss his goals and objectives with top
management personnel within the department.
it also provides the department head or his staff the opportunity
to observe an applicant to determine such things as the applicant's ability to
communicate effectively and to observe his or her appearance, demeanor, and
attitude.
REQUIREMENTS
An applicant will be personally interviewed by the department
head or his representative prior to employment.
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES
1. Verification of the personal interview may
be indicated in the space provided on the backside of the Initial Employment
Report, Form F-1, 32(h).
2. For the
agencies' convenience, the Qualifications Appraisal Guide, Form F-11, is
provided. It is not intended to replace any form used locally. It is offered
only for those agencies that do not have such a document.
3. The interview should consist of, but not
limited to, developing information in the following areas:
(a)
APPEARANCE, MANNER AND
BEARING(1) Will the applicant's
appearance, manner or bearing help or hinder in the job?
(2) Will the applicant be impressive when
speaking or talking to the public or in court?
(3) Does the applicant appear to have the
necessary motivation and incentive to save as a law enforcement
officer?
(b)
ABILITY TO PRESENT IDEAS(1) Will
his or her ability to express themselves be adequate for this job?
(2) Is the applicant logical, convincing or
persuasive?
(c)
SOCIAL ADAPTABILITY(1) Is he or
she at ease, friendly and confident?
(2) Will the applicant have the tact and
adaptability necessary to deal with public offenses, irate citizens, coworkers,
etc., under difficult conditions?
(3) Would he or she tend to be submissive,
overbearing or impatient?
(d)
ALERTNESS
(1) Does he or she grasp ideas quickly or
does the applicant appear to be slow to understand?
(2) Do his or her responses indicate they
would be quick to understand the problems of the job or would he or she
understand only the more obvious points?
(e)
JUDGMENT
(1) Does applicant consider all facts before
reaching a decision?
(2) Will he or
she know when to act and when to get more information before taking law
enforcement action?
(3) Does the
applicant know when a situation justifies departure from agency policy and when
it doesn't?
(4) Would you trust his
judgment?
(f)
ADEQUACY OF BACKGROUND(1) Will
the applicant's background be suitable for the duties of a law enforcement
officer?
(2) Has the applicant
previously met all selection requirements?
(3) Has he or she met your minimum training
requirements for the position?
(4)
Is the applicant eligible for certification as a law enforcement officer in
this state?
(g)
OVERALL EVALUATION(1) After
comparing the applicant with the above factors and other qualifications, would
you select him/her for employment as a law enforcement officer in your
department?
(2) To what extent does
he or she meet your selection criteria?
(3) Personal interview verification will be
retained by the employing agency and must be available for examination at any
reasonable time by representatives of the Commission.
SPECIFICATION S-7
S-7
TITLE: PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION REPORT
Section 1002 (3) (i) of the Regulations requires that applicants
be examined for emotional stability by an individual licensed to practice
Psychiatry or Psychology and qualified to perform such evaluations in the State
of Arkansas. The emotional stability to withstand the pressures of modern law
enforcement work is an essential qualification for applicants for law
enforcement service and although psychological tests and interviews have
recognized limitations, many personality defects can and are identified through
screening by trained professionals.
REQUIREMENTS
1. All applicants will be examined to
determine emotional stability.
2.
No person will be eligible for certification if they have any condition listed
in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 5th
edition (DSM-5) of the American Psychiatric Association which would limit the
police officer's ability to cope with the stress of modern day police work such
as:
(a) Any organic mental disorder or organic
brain syndrome that currently results in impairment in memory, cognitive
functions, judgment and personality.
(b) Any substance use such as alcohol,
barbiturate, opium, cocaine, amphetamine, hallucinogenic and cannabis which
impairs social or occupational functioning due to an inability to control use
or stop taking the substance and the development of serious withdrawal symptoms
after cessation or reduction in substance use. Previous substance use should be
in remission for three (3) years.
(c) Any psychotic reaction showing
disturbance in content of thought involving delusions, fragmented thoughts,
distortions of reality, breakdown of ego defenses or hallucinations. Any
previous psychotic episodes should be in remission for three (3) years and be
currently evaluated as showing no residual symptoms.
(d) Any neurotic disorder such as excessive
anxiety, panic, or convulsions which would indicate that irrational behavior
would occur under stress.
(e) Any
impulse control problem, particularly with anger, having resulted in
husband/wife or child abuse or revealed in explosive outbreaks.
(f) Any environmental stresses such as
divorce, loss of job, business difficulty, or death in family can result in
maladaptive reactions resulting in either impairment in social or occupational
functioning that are in excess of a normal and expected reaction.
(g) Any personality disorder showing a
pervasive and unwarranted suspicion and mistrust of people, hypersensitivity,
emotional coldness and aloofness resulting in an ability to make and maintain
relationships. Any history of continuous and chronic antisocial
behavior.
(h) Behavior disorders as
evidenced by:
(1) Frequent encounters with law
enforcement agencies or antisocial attitudes or behavior which, while not a
cause for rejection under Regulation 1002(3) (i) are tangible evidence of an
impaired characterological capacity to adapt to the demands of law enforcement
service.
(2) Behavior disorders
where it is evident by history and objective examination that the degree of
immaturity, instability, personality inadequacy and dependency will seriously
interfere with the performance of law enforcement duties as demonstrated by
repeated inability to maintain reasonable adjustment in school, with employers
and fellow workers, and other social groups.
PROCEDURES
1. An actual interview and psychometric
evaluation will be utilized:
(a) The employing
agency will determine the examiner to be utilized.
(b) Applicants will complete any preliminary
history forms required by the examiner. The applicant will provide the examiner
with a release of information to the potential employing authority.
(c) The results of the first examination will
be binding. When the original examiner determines that additional tests are
needed, the additional tests or interviews will be considered a part of the
original examination. If extenuating circumstances exist that create a doubt as
to the validity of the results of the first examination, the employing agency
may petition the Commission for the approval of a second examination to be
administered by a different examiner.
(d) The psychometric evaluation shall include
such standardized tests as the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, or
others that may be necessary such as Bender Gestalt and Rorschach or the
equivalent of each test as are appropriate and are validated by proper
authority to evaluate personality traits and other mental health
characteristics. These tests will be interpreted by licensed qualified
individuals to assure results.
(e)
During the diagnostic interview, the examiner will evaluate each individual
sufficiently for any evidence of disorganized or unclear thinking, of unusual
thought control; of undue suspiciousness or of apathy or "strangeness" and any
discovered evidence will be noted. Any unusual emotional expression such as
depression, expansiveness, withdrawal or marked anxiety, which is out of
keeping with the content of the interview will be noted and carefully
evaluated.
2. The
results of the evaluation will be recorded. A report of the evaluation will be
forwarded to the employing agency. The report will be signed by a licensed
psychologist or psychiatrist designating the applicant as
RECOMMENDED or NOT RECOMMENDED. The results of tests
or interviews administered by licensed psychological examiners must be reviewed
and countersigned by either a licensed Psychologist or Psychiatrist. The form
F-2b or equivalent should be used.
3. The evaluation will be retained by the
employing agency and must be available for examination at any reasonable time
by representatives of the Commission.
SPECIFICATION S-8
S-8
TITLE: COLLEGE EDUCATION CREDITS
Section 1004 of the Regulations authorizes the recognition of
college credits in connection with General, Intermediate, Advanced and Senior
law enforcement officer certification.
REQUIREMENTS
1.
GENERAL
(a) College credits used for certification
must have been earned at a college or university approved as a degree granting
institution. The Commission shall only recognize those units awarded from a
community college, college or university, where the curriculum is approved as
such by the Department of Education of the state in which the community
college, college or university is located or the recognized national or
regional accrediting body.
2.
CERTIFICATION CREDIT
College credits shall be applicable in determining eligibility
for General, Intermediate, Advanced and Senior certification subject to the
conditions prescribed in Section
1 of this specification and
specification S-15, Certification of Law Enforcement Officers.
PROCEDURES
1. Personnel claiming college credits toward
certification shall furnish to the Commission copies of transcripts or other
verifying documents. College credits will be recognized by the Commission only
upon receipt of an official transcript bearing a certifying signature with the
official college seal superimposed or a notarized copy of an original.
SPECIFICATION S-9
S-9
TITLE: THE BASIC POLICE TRAINING COURSE
The minimum amount of training for which certification will be
granted in the Basic Police Training Course shall be 520 hours.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Successful completion of a minimum of 520
hours of instruction at a certified training school.
2. The Commission will not accept
satisfactory completion of the Basic Police Training Course unless the trainee
has attained at least 70% in each academic block of instruction and attains a
passing score of 80% on the Commission approved firearms course.
3. A minimum academic score of 70% on each
examination administered in the course will be required for successful
completion of the training program.
4. To be eligible for retention on a
permanent basis an officer must satisfactorily complete a Basic Police Training
Course or its equivalent within nine (9) months or with an approved extension,
a total of twelve (12) months from the date of employment. Any requests for a
three (3) month extension not received by the Commission prior to completion of
the nine (9) month period will not be considered. (For exception, see
Regulation 1008 (4)).
The Commission may approve changes from the course content listed
in this specification upon written application from a school director
presenting evidence that such change is compatible with the public
interest.
SPECIFICATION S-10
S-10
TITLE: THE SUPERVISORY COURSE
In accordance with Section
1005(2) of the
Regulations, The Supervisory Course should consist of a minimum of thirty-two
(32) classroom hours and shall include, but not be limited to, the subjects set
forth below.
RECOMMENDED/BUT NOT REQUIRED
1. Successful completion of 32 hours of
instruction in the following minimum prescribed subject areas at a certified
training school:
(a) Introduction to
Supervision
(b) Organizational
Principles
(c) Police
Planning
(d) Police Personnel
Management
(e) Community and Human
Relations
(f) Handling Personnel
Problems
(g) Decision
Making
(h) Personnel Evaluation
Systems
(i) Administrative Devises
and Control
(j)
Inspections
(k)
Examination
2. The
prescribed minimum course should be completed before or within twelve (12)
months after initial promotion, appointment or transfer to a first level
supervisory position.
3.
Instruction beyond the thirty-two (32) hour minimum is recommended, including
such courses as listed below:
(a) The
Supervisor's Role in Training
(b)
Management by Objective
(c)
Supervised Field Training
(d)
Psychological Aspects in Supervision
(e) Challenge of Crime in Our
Society
(f) Supervisory and
Executive Development
(g) News
Media- Police Relations
(h) Task
Analysis
(i) Preparation of Job
Descriptions
(j) Development of
Performance Standards
(k) Personnel
Performance Evaluation
PROCEDURES
1. It is RECOMMENDED, BUT NOT
REQUIRED, that all newly promoted, appointed or assigned first level
supervisors be enrolled in a certified supervisory course in sufficient time to
permit completion of the course during the twelve (12) month period following
promotion, appointment or assignment. (See Regulation 1008 for
exceptions)
2. The Commission has
approved three (3) levels of supervisory training. Following the satisfactory
completion of supervision I, an officer will be eligible to attend Supervision
II. An officer must complete Supervision I and II to be eligible to attend
Supervision III. Certificates of completion indicating the hours of training
will be awarded following each course completion.
3. The school director shall submit to the
Commission within ten (10) days following the completion of a supervisory
course, a list of officers successfully completing such course, their
respective organization, rank, record accomplishments, exam score, and hours of
attendance.
COURSE CHANGES
The Commission may approve changes from the course content listed
in this specification upon written application from a school director
presenting evidence that such change is compatible with the public
interest.
SPECIFICATION S-11
S-11
TITLE: THE MIDDLE MANAGEMENT COURSE
In accordance with Section
1005(3) of the
Regulations, the Middle Management Course should include, but not be limited
to, the subjects set forth below.
RECOMMENDED/BUT NOT REQUIRED
1. Successful completion of the following
subjects at a certified training school.
(a)
INTRODUCTION
Course Orientation
Role of the Law Enforcement Officer in Society
(b)
ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
Principles of Administration
Modern Law Enforcement Organization
Line Functions
Administrative Functions
Auxiliary Functions
(c)
MOTIVATION
Human Relations in Management
Techniques of Supervision
Psychology of Leadership
Effective Communication
Instructor Development
Conference Leadership
(d)
IMPLEMENTATION
Research, Planning, Analysis & computer Concepts
Deployment and Utilization of Personnel
Financial Planning, Execution & Control Management by
Objectives
Community Relations Program Management
Information Management
Training Program Management
Personnel Management
Planning for the Future
(e)
EXAMINATIONS
Written examination covering the subject matter in the Middle
Management Course.
(f)
SPECIAL PROJECT (Suggested for extra credit)
Each trainee should complete a study project related to one or
more of the subjects in the Middle Management Course and submit a written
report of the project, including findings and conclusions, to the course
administrator.
2. The prescribed minimum course should be
completed within twelve (12) months of promotion beyond first-line supervisor.
PROCEDURES
1. Newly promoted, appointed or assigned
middle management personnel may be enrolled in the 80 hour certified Middle
Management Course. (See Regulation 1008 for exceptions)
COURSE CHANGE
The Commission may approve changes from the course content listed
in this specification upon written application from a school director
presenting evidence that such change is compatible with the public
interest.
SPECIFICATION S-12
S-12
TITLE: EXECUTIVE COURSE
In accordance with Section
1005(4) of the
Regulations, the Executive Course should include, but not be limited to, the
subjects set forth below.
RECOMMENDED/BUT NOT REQUIRED
1. Successful completion of the following
subjects at a certified training school:
(a)
INTRODUCTION
Introduction and Overview of the Course The Challenge of Crime in
Our Society
(b)
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
The Application of Science and Technology Office
Management:
Improving Departmental Organization
Work Planning
Records Systems
Fiscal Management:
Sources of Revenue
Budget Preparation and Presentation
Wage and Salary Administration
Inventory & Control of Equipment and Facility
Operations Management:
Formulation & Implementation of Policy
Staff Inspection
Internal Investigation
Improving Supervision
Improving Middle Management
Improving Field Operations
(c)
PERSONAL SKILLS
Personnel Administration and
Management:
Management by Objectives
Motivation Techniques
Training as a Management Tool
Counseling and Interviewing
Performance Review and Evaluation
Grievance Procedures
Delegation of Authority
Morale and Discipline
Communication Skills:
Conference Leadership
Oral and Written Reports
Effective Speaking, Reading, and Writing
(d)
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
The Importance of Adequate Policy and Procedures
Gaining and Maintaining a Good Public Image Within the Community
Effective Methods of Processing Citizen Complaints
Working with Public Information Media
Working with Identifiable Groups Within the Community
Working with Other Agencies
Law Enforcement's Role in Crime Prevention and Control
COURSE CHANGES
The Commission may approve changes from the course content listed
in this specification upon written application from a school director
presenting evidence that such change is compatible with the public
interest.
SPECIFICATION S-13
S-13
TITLE: THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REFRESHER
COURSE
The Refresher Course is designed and intended for experienced
personnel and its content will be updated periodically. This specification
supplements Section
1005(5) of the
Regulations.
REQUIREMENTS
1. The Law Enforcement Officer Refresher
Course shall primarily consist of a review of the Arkansas Criminal and Traffic
Laws, Rules of Criminal Procedure, Officer Survival Techniques, and Firearms
Qualification, and other topics deemed relevant by and approved by the Deputy
Director of Training to provide students in the course with up to date changes
in laws and procedures.
2. Any
person attending the Law Enforcement Officer Refresher Course to supplement
previous training and fails to satisfactorily complete the training will be
required to attend a Basic Police Training Course at a Commission approved
training facility.
3. The
Commission may approve changes in this course when it is determined that such
change is compatible with the needs of law enforcement officers and agencies.
SPECIFICATION S-14
S-14
TITLE: THE SPECIALIZED TRAINING COURSES
Specialized Courses (Section
1005(6) of the
Regulations) are short-term courses; they may be conducted regionally or at an
academy. Examples of Specialized training courses are: Officer Survival, Jail
Standards, Firearms, Instructor Development, Supervision or any other law
enforcement related subject.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Specialized courses should be certified in
advance of their presentation by the Commission upon submission of an
Application for Certification of Course, Form F-5, which includes a detailed
analysis of the course content and the time period to be devoted to each
subject area. A list of instructional personnel, using Form F-8, should also be
submitted to the Commission. Included in the short-course proposal should also
be a description of the level of the proposed training and a list of the police
personnel to who it will be directed.
PROCEDURES
1. A proposed short-course regional training
program may be developed by an individual department, a college or the
Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training. The Commission staff is
available to assist when instructors are not available in the local
region.
2. Regional training
courses of statewide interest may be developed and sponsored by the Commission
staff.
3. A short-course training
proposal should be submitted to the Commission at least thirty (30) days prior
to the planned starting date.
4.
The Commission will take one of the following actions: Send notice of
certification of the course by letter; or withhold certification of the course
stating the defects in the course.
5. If certified, the course announcements and
publicity may contain the information that the course is certified by the
Commission.
6. The course director
or coordinator should submit to the Commission within ten (10) days following
the completion of a specialized course, a list of officers successfully
completing such course and their respective departments. Commission Form F-18
is provided for this purpose.
7.
Certificates of completion may be issued by the Commission to those
satisfactorily completing certified schools, when requested by the school
director/coordinator; however, school directors are encouraged to issue
certificates developed by the school sponsor. Form F-6 may be used in lieu of a
certificate.
SPECIFICATION S-15
S-15
TITLE: CERTIFICATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICERS
This specification supplements Section
1010,
1011, and
1012 of the Regulations which
provides for the issue of Basic, General, Intermediate, Advanced, Senior,
Part-time I, Part-time II and Auxiliary Certificates to law enforcement
officers meeting prescribed standards of training, education and
experience.
REQUIREMENTS
1.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
(a) To be eligible for the award of a
certificate, each applicant must be a law enforcement officer appointed by a
law enforcement agency located within the State of Arkansas. (Refer to
Regulation 1001(9))
(b) Each
applicant shall meet the Commission's prescribed minimum standards for
employment established pursuant to Regulation 1002 except those Fulltime law
enforcement officers who were employed before January 1, 1978. Those persons
are "grandfathered" and exempt from meeting any selection or training
requirements, provided they have been continually employed by the same agency
since December 31, 1977.
(c) Each
applicant should attest that he subscribes to the Law Enforcement Code of
Ethics.
(d) All applications for an
award of the Basic, General, Intermediate, Advanced or Senior Certificates
shall be completed on the Form F-7, Application for Award of Law Enforcement
Officer Certificate.
(e) In
addition to the requirements set forth above for the award of a General,
Intermediate, Advanced or Senior Certificate, each applicant shall have
completed the designated education and training combined with the prescribed
taw enforcement experience.
(f)
Education and training must be supported by copies of transcripts,
certificates, diplomas, or other verifying documents attached to the
application. Each training document must verify the number of classroom hours
claimed.
2.
EDUCATION POINTS(a) Each
semester credit unit granted by a college or university, approved in accordance
with Specification S-8, paragraph
1 (a), operating on a semester
schedule, shall equal one education point.
(b) Each quarter credit unit granted by a
college or university, approved in accordance with Specification S-8, paragraph
1 (a), operating on a quarter
schedules, shall equal .75 education points.
3.
TRAINING POINTS
Twenty (20) classroom hours of police training approved by the
Commission shall equal one training point.
(a) Basic, Refresher, Supervisory, Middle
Management, Executive, or Specialized courses certified, sponsored, or
presented by the Commission will be acceptable for training credit.
(b) The Commission may approve departmental
or other in-service training which is recorded and documented in the personnel
files of the trainee's department. These records must confirm successful
completion and must include the date completed, course or subject title,
sponsoring agency, classroom training hours and/or college credit hours. (See
Form F-10 for sample training log form)
(c) Training completed in other states,
military police training, and other specialized training, if properly
documented and approved by the Commission as being required and/or useful to
the department, may be allowed.
(d)
With proper documentation Certified Instructors may claim course completion
credit for the first time the law enforcement class is instructed.
(e) College credits earned in law enforcement
related subjects may be counted for either training points or education points,
whichever is to the advantage of the applicant.
4.
LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE
Experience acquired as a sworn law enforcement officer employed
full-time and having statutory authority to enforce state or federal criminal,
traffic, or highway laws may be approved. Experience acquired with a police
agency whose standards are lower than minimum standards established by the
Commission will be rejected.
Law Enforcement experience claimed is subject to staff evaluation
and final approval of the Commission.
5.
ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS
When determination of "eligibility of certification" of persons
defined in Act 452 of 1975, becomes necessary for establishing qualifications
to apply for, file for, or hold certain positions or elective office, as
required by laws, the following procedures shall apply:
(a) The applicant shall submit a letter to
the commission requesting voluntary participation in the certification program.
The commission also reserves the right to initiate the exploration of
eligibility.
(b) Any person
approved for certification will be required to meet the minimum standards for
employment or appointment as defined in Regulation 1002 and the training
requirements established or approved by the Commission.
(c) The acceptance of previous military
police experience will be determined on an individual basis. That experience
which is limited to the enforcement of the Uniform Code of Military Justice is
not acceptable as being the equivalent experience of a federal, state, county,
or municipal law enforcement officer who enforces the criminal, traffic, or
highway laws of the Federal Government or a state.
6.
THE BASIC CERTIFICATE
In addition to the requirements set forth in Section
1 of this specification, the
following are required for the award of the Basic Certificate:
(a) Shall have completed a probationary
period of not less than twelve (12) months with his present department. (Refer
to Regulation 1003)
(b) Shall have
successfully completed the required Basic Police Training Course (Refer to
Specification S-9) or the equivalent as determined by the Commission.
7.
THE GENERAL
CERTIFICATE
In addition to the requirements set forth in Section
1 of this specification, the
following are required for the award of the General Certificate:
(a) Shall possess the Basic
Certificate.
(b) Shall have
satisfactorily completed the Basic Police Training Course approved by the
Commission and have acquired the following combinations of education and
training points combined with the prescribed years of law enforcement
experience.
GENERAL
|
Education Points and/or Training Points |
15 |
23 |
30 |
38 |
|
AND |
& |
& |
& |
& |
|
Years of Experience |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
8.
THE INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE
In addition to the requirements set forth in Section
1 of this specification, the
following are required for the award of the Intermediate Certificate:
(a) Shall possess or be eligible to possess a
General Certificate.
(b) Shall have
satisfactorily completed six (6) semester hours of college English or its
equivalent from a college or university, approved in accordance with
Specification S-8, paragraph 1(a) with at least a 2.0 grade average on a 4.0
point scale. (Note: Equivalency will be determined in writing from the English
Department Head of the college or university granting credit for the
course)
(c) Shall have acquired the
following combinations of education and training points combined with the
prescribed years of law enforcement experience:
|
Education Points And/or Training Points |
30 |
45 |
60 |
75 |
Associate Degree |
|
AND |
& |
& |
& |
& |
& |
|
Years of Experience |
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
9.
THE ADVANCED CERTIFICATE
In addition to the requirements set forth in Section
1 of this specification, the
following are required for the award of the Advanced Certificate:
(a) Shall possess or be eligible to possess
the Intermediate Certificate.
(b)
Shall have acquired the following combinations of education and training points
combined with the prescribed years of law enforcement experience and have
attained the college level indicated with an overall grade average of at least
2.0:
|
Semester Hours |
6 |
15 |
30 |
45 |
Associate Degree |
Bachelor's Degree |
|
Training Hours |
420 |
360 |
300 |
240 |
210 |
210 |
|
Years of Experience |
16 |
14 |
12 |
10 |
8 |
6 |
10.
THE SENIOR CERTIFICATE
In addition to the requirements set forth in Section
1 of this specification, the
following are required for the award of the Senior Certificate:
(a) Shall possess or be eligible to possess
the Advanced Certificate.
(b) Shall
have acquired the following combinations of education and training points
combined with the prescribed years of law enforcement experience and have
attained the college level indicated with an overall grade average of at least
2.0:
|
Semester Hours |
30 |
45 |
Associate Degree |
Bachelor's Degree |
Master's Degree |
|
Training Hours |
720 |
600 |
480 |
360 |
240 |
|
Years of Experience |
18 |
15 |
12 |
9 |
6 |
11.
PART-TIME I LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER
(Authorized to be employed 20 or more, but less than 40 hours per
week). Refer to Regulation 1001(21).
The following is required for the award of this certificate. The
applicant shall have:
(a) Completed
the minimum standards for employment or appointment as outlined in Regulation
1002;
(b) Satisfactorily completed
the prescribed Basic Police Training or its equivalent, as required for
Full-time law enforcement officers. (See Specification S-9)
(c) Completed the twelve (12) months
probationary period with the employing department. (See Regulation
1003)
(d) Application for award of
this certificate will be made on Commission Form F-7.
12.
PART-TIME II LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER
(Authorized to be employed less than 20 hours per week) Refer to
Regulation 1001 (22).
The following is required for the award of this certificate. The
applicant shall have:
(a) Completed
the minimum standards for employment or appointment as outlined in Regulation
1002;
(b) Satisfactorily completed
the prescribed Part-time Basic Police Training Course consisting of not less
than 110 hour or its equivalent;
(c) Completed the twelve (12) month
probationary period with the employing department.
(d) Application for award of this certificate
will be made on Commission Form F-7.
13.
AUXILIARY LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER
(This supplements Regulation 1011)
(a)
REQUIREMENTS
(1) An Auxiliary law enforcement officer is
any reserve, volunteer, mounted patrol and other similar terms in common usage
and refers to persons appointed and who receive no salary or wages for the
performance of any duties.
(2) To
be eligible for award of this certificate an Auxiliary law enforcement officer
must:
(a) Meet the minimum standards for
employment or appointment as outlined in Regulation 1002.
(b) Complete the twelve (12) month
probationary period with its appointing department as prescribed in Regulation
1003.
(c) Satisfactorily complete
not less than 110 hours of Commission approved law enforcement training prior
to being appointed as an Auxiliary officer.
(d) Satisfactorily complete a Commission
approved firearms qualification course equivalent to the firearms qualification
course required for full-time law enforcement officers.
(b)
GENERAL
INFORMATION(1) An auxiliary law
enforcement officer who does not meet the minimum standards for employment or
training shall not take any official action as a law enforcement officer and
any action taken shall be held as invalid.
(2) All persons who were serving as Auxiliary
law enforcement officers prior to March 24, 1993 must be a citizen of the
United States, at least 21 years of age and never entered a plea or found
guilty of a felony at any time.
(3)
All persons serving as Auxiliary law enforcement officers prior to the
effective date of the Act shall have one (1) year to complete or have completed
the training requirements or its equivalent as determined by the
Commission.
14.
CERTIFICATES REMAIN PROPERTY OF THE
COMMISSION
Certificates remain the property of the Commission, and the
Commission shall have the power to recall or revoke any certificate as provided
in the Act.
(a) The Commission may
revoke the certification of any law enforcement officer after written notice
and hearing, based upon a finding that the officer falsified any information
required to obtain certification or has been discharged from employment as a
law enforcement officer for conduct or involvement in any act which is
prohibited by law.
(b)
Recommendations to the Commission from a department head for recalling
certification of an officer will be supported by a letter of justification.
Upon receipt of the recommendation and letter of justification, the matter will
be reviewed by the Commission and upon approval; the recall action will comply
with the State Administrative Procedures Act.
(c) The certification of any law enforcement
officer shall expire if the officer does not serve as a law enforcement officer
for three (3) consecutive years.
15.
CHIEF OF POLICE CERTIFICATE - (NON-
MANDATORY)
In accordance with Arkansas Code Annotated §
12-9-104,
the following are suggested selection and training requirements and
non-mandatory basic and advanced levels of certification for Chiefs of
Police.
A.
LEVEL ONE
CHIEF
In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 1 of this
specification, a Chief of Police seeking the award of Chief of Police
Certificate - Level One should:
(1)
Hold intermediate law enforcement officer certification or higher.
(2) Complete a minimum of forty (40) hours of
police supervision/management training.
(3) Possess a minimum of two (2) years of
police supervisory or management experience.
B.
LEVEL TWO CHIEF
In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 1 of this
specification, a Chief of Police seeking the award of Police Certificate -
Level Two should:
(1) Hold advanced
law enforcement officer certification or higher.
(2) Successfully complete police supervision
and/or management course of instruction of four (4) week or more duration, such
as the FBI Academy or the School of Police Supervision offered by the Arkansas
Criminal Justice Institute or a comparable course such as those offered by the
Southwestern Legal Foundation, Southern Police Institute, or Northwestern
University.
(3) Possess a minimum
of five (5) years' experience as a police chief or staff level command
officer.
C.
SENIOR CHIEF
In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 1 of this
specification, a Chief of Police seeking the award of Chief of Police
Certificate - Senior Chief should:
(1)
Hold the senior law enforcement officer certification.
(2) Successfully complete police supervision
and/or management course of instruction of four (4) weeks or more duration,
such as the FBI Academy or the School or Police Supervision offered by the
Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute or a comparable course such as those
offered by the Southwestern Legal Foundation, Southern Police Institute, or
Northwestern University.
(3)
Possess a minimum of five (5) years' experience as police chief.
PROCEDURE
Applications for Chiefs certification shall be made on Form
7a.
SPECIFICATION S-16
S-16
TITLE: CERTIFICATION OF INSTRUCTORS
The following requirements are intended to assure the Commission
that instructors in approved law enforcement training meet minimal
qualifications as to training and experience as authorized in Section
1016 of the Regulations. The
actual evaluation and selection of instructors will remain the responsibility
of the School Director (or Coordinator) that is ultimately responsible for the
quality of the instruction provided.
TYPES OF CERTIFICATION
For purposes of certification of instructors, all approved law
enforcement training will be designated as follows:
PROFESSIONAL - Professional subjects will be those
subjects which are clearly law enforcement in nature.
REQUIREMENTS
1.
LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE
(a) A minimum of three years of law
enforcement experience is required for personnel instructing law enforcement
subjects.
(b) The Commission may
grant an individual with specialized skills or knowledge the authority to teach
professional courses when the individual lacks law enforcement experience and
the Commission believes the best interests of law enforcement will be
served.
2.
EDUCATION
The minimum education background as recognized by the Commission
will be required for personnel instructing law enforcement subjects. (See
1002(3) (f) and Specification S-4)
3.
TRAINING
(a) New applicants for instructor
certification must have completed an Instructor Development Training Course
consisting of a minimum of 32 hours of Commission approved classroom
instruction or the equivalent including, but not limited to, the following
topics:
Communications
Psychology of Learning
Techniques of Instruction
Use of Instructional Aids
Preparing and Using Lesson Plans
Evaluation of Training
Preparing and Administering Tests
Teaching Resources
Planning for Instruction and Learning
Trainee Motivation and Counseling
Practical Exercises in the Application of Instructional
Principles Presented in the Course
(b) An Instructor's Certificate may be issued
without completion of the required Instructor Development Course if an
individual has documented expertise in the area of instruction. Documented
expertise may include the completion of specialized and advanced education or
training, acceptance as expert by court, association or society or other
recognizing body, and/or experience in the subject area. The Commission retains
the right to accept or reject submitted documentation as evidence of expertise.
Any certificate issued shall only entitle the individual to teach the
subject(s) specified in Commission approved courses.
(c)
FIREARMS - Firearms training
is a professional subject, therefore, a Firearm Instructor Certificate will be
issued only to those officers who have successfully met Requirements 1, 2,
& 3 of this specification and have successfully completed a Firearms
Instructor Course approved by the Commission.
(d)
GENERAL - General subjects
will be those subjects which are clearly NOT law enforcement in
nature, i.e., Criminal Law, Human Relations, Management subjects,
etc.
REQUIREMENTS
1. At least three years of experience in the
subject area to be instructed.
2.
Recommendation of school director.
3. A Baccalaureate Degree with a major or
concentration of courses in the discipline or an area to be taught or as
required by the Commission; or
4.
An associate degree with course work in the discipline or area to be taught or
as required by the Commission and three (3) years' experience in a Criminal
Justice occupation or a related occupation; or
5. The equivalent of 3 and 4 above as
determined by the Commission.
6.
Usual formalities of certification may be waived by the Commission for those
teaching general subjects.
CERTIFICATION OF INSTRUCTORS
1. Applications for instructor certification,
both professional and general, will be made on Commission Form F-8, Application
for Instructor Certification. Once a person has been certified as an instructor
and has a Form F-8 on file with the Commission, Form F-8 need not to be
completed and filed a second time except to report changes or requests for
certification to instruct in additional subject areas.
SPECIFICATION S-17
S-17
TITLE: POLICE TRAFFIC RADAR OPERATORS AND
INSTRUCTORS
This requirement supplements Regulation 1015 and is designed to
increase the professionalism of those officers who operate police traffic radar
for enforcement purposes.
REQUIREMENTS
1. An officer must have completed the
Commission approved training for their appropriate level of certification
before being eligible for certification as Police Traffic Radar Operator.
("Grandfathered" officers are exempt from this requirement.)
2. The Commission shall establish the minimum
curriculum requirements for the Police Traffic Radar Operator Course.
3. The Commission may issue a certificate
evidencing satisfactory completion of the requirements when evidence is
submitted by the law enforcement agency director, chief or sheriff that the
police traffic radar operator or instructor has met the training requirements.
All certificates and identification cards remain the property of
the Commission and the Commission shall have the power to revoke any
certificate pursuant to regulation 1015(6).
SPECIFICATION S-18
S-18
A.C.A.
12-9-101,
et seq. provides for the certification of training programs by the Commission.
TITLE: CERTIFICATION OF SCHOOLS OR COURSES
(Refer to Regulation 1017)
DEFINITIONS
"SCHOOL"-is any school, college, university, academy
or local training program which offers law enforcement training or education
programs and includes within its meaning the combination of course curriculum,
instructors, and facilities for training.
"COURSE" - is any grouping of classes or series of
lessons or lectures combined to attain a particular education or law
enforcement training or educational objective.
"CLASS" - is a single meeting or session devoted to
a specific law enforcement related subject or topic.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Certification of schools will generally be
offered on the basis of on-site inspections conducted by the Commission staff
members. Such inspections will be conducted according to guidelines established
by the Commission and will include, but are not limited to, examination of
instruction, facilities and administration.
2. Certification of courses will generally be
offered on the basis of information supplied on Form F-5. On-site evaluations
may be conducted by Commission staff members. Certified courses should be open
to all qualified area law enforcement officers.
PROCEDURES
1. An outline and course description of the
subject material being offered, a schedule of classes, brief background showing
qualifications of instructors, and name of the school director or coordinator
should accompany the request.
2.
Agencies or schools requesting course certification shall communicate in
writing, using Commission Form F-5, at least thirty (30) days prior to the
start of the course. A copy of the proposed course announcement (inviting area
law enforcement officers), a course outline, course descriptions, and
applicants for instructor certification, Form F-8, if appropriate, shall
accompany the request.
3. Within
ten (10) days of completion of the course, an attendance roster. Form F-18,
listing those attending the classes offered must be forwarded to the
Commission. The roster shall show full name, department, social security number
and examination score for each student completing the course and be signed by
the school director or coordinator. If the course was a seminar and no
examination was given, indicate satisfactory or unsatisfactory participation.
GUIDELINES - CERTIFIED COURSES
1. Law enforcement agencies or any college,
university, or academy may align their training or education programs with the
standards set by the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (See
Specification S-9, S-10, S-11, S-12, S-13, and S-14) and apply for course
certification. Certified courses should be open to qualified law enforcement
officers in the general area. The Commission will assist in any way possible if
requested.
2.
SUMMARY OF
STEPS(a) Select a school director or
coordinator and facilities. (See Regulation 1001(14).
(b) Select instructors and send completed
Application for Instructor Certification Form F-8, if current F-8 is not
already on file.
(c) Apply to the
Commission for course certification on Form F-5.
(d) Forward class attendance roster on Form
F-18 to the Commission within ten (10) days of completion of the
course.
3. Certification
of a course by the Commission will consist of a letter from the Deputy Director
for Standards subject to ratification by the Commission. School directors and
coordinators are encouraged to design and distribute their own certificates.
Commission Form F-6 may be used in lieu of a certificate.
4. The school director or coordinator has the
responsibility for administering the course and supervising the preparation of
the curriculum to insure its compliance with the requirements of the
Commission. He also selects facilities to be used for the course, obtains
instructors and develops rules and regulations for governing the operation of
the facilities and conduct of the trainees. The school director or coordinator
maintains all forms required by the Commission and forwards them within the
stipulated time period.
5. Each
trainee shall be required to attend
ALL sessions of the course.
The school director or coordinator may authorize absences of no more than 10%
of the class hours. Training credit will be awarded
ONLY for
actual hours and classes completed.
SPECIFICATION S-19
S-19
TITLE: CERTIFICATION OF FIELD TRAINING
OFFICER
The following requirements are intended to assure the Commission
that Field Training officers meet minimal qualifications as to training and
experience as authorized in Section
1014 of the Regulations. The
actual evaluation and selection of the Field Training Officers will remain the
responsibility of the department head. The department head is ultimately
responsible for the quality of the instruction and training provided.
REQUIREMENTS
1.
LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE
A minimum of three years of full time experience in law
enforcement is required.
2.
EDUCATION
Possession of not less than the General Certificate.
3.
TRAINING
New applicants for Field Training Officer certification will have
completed a minimum of 32 hours of Commission approved classroom instruction
including, but not limited to, the following topics:
(a) Communications
(b) Techniques of Instruction
(c) Evaluation of Training
(d) Trainee Motivation and
Counseling
(e) Complete review of
the forms and their purpose in the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and
Training "Field Training Manual for Law Enforcement Recruits".
VALIDATION OF CERTIFICATE
(a) The Field Training Officer's Certificate
shall remain valid from the date of issue, unless recalled by the department
head and returned to the Commission.
(b) A Field Training Officer Certificate will
be transferable should the officer change agencies.
(c) The Field Training Officer Certificate
will expire if the officer is separated from law enforcement for more than six
(6) months.
SPECIFICATION S-20
S-20
TITLE: CERTIFICATION OF SPECIALIZED POLICE
PERSONNEL
This requirement supplements Regulation 1013 which establishes
the authority, limitation, training and certification requirements.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Any officer in this category must meet all
minimum standards for employment or appointment as outlined in Regulation
1002(3).
2. Must be either a
Full-time or Part-time Officer as defined in Regulation 1001(20), (21), or (22)
or appointed by statutory authority.
3. Shall complete a twelve (12) month
probationary period with the employing department.
4. Must satisfactorily complete or have
completed a Commission approved Basic Police Training Course equivalent to the
course required for Auxiliary and Part-time II Officers.
5. The employing agency may require
additional specialized training for job assignments such as: Jailers, Parole,
Probation, etc.
CERTIFICATION
After completing all requirements a Commission certificate may be
issued.
SPECIFICATION S-21
S-21
TITLE: THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS
The LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS should be administered as an
oath to all trainees during the Basic Course. (See Regulation 1020)
THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS
AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER my fundamental duty is to serve
mankind; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against
deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful
against violence or disorder, and to respect the constitutional rights of all
men to liberty, equality and justice.
I WILL keep my private life unsullied as an example to all;
maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop
self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in
thought and deed in both my personal and official life. I will be exemplary in
obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my department. Whatever I
see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official
capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the
performance of my duty.
I WILL never act officiously or permit personal feelings,
prejudices, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no
compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will
enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or
ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting
gratuities.
I RECOGNIZE the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith,
and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics
of the police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and
ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession.....law
enforcement.
Specification S-22
S-22
TITLE: Certification of Marijuana Leaf Field Test
Technician
The following requirements are intended to assure the Commission
that Marijuana Leaf Field Test Technicians (Officers) meet minimal
qualifications as to training and experience as authorized in regulation 1033
of the Regulations. The actual evaluations and inspection will remain the
responsibility of the department head.
Requirements
1.
Law Enforcement Experience
a. A minimum of three years of full time
experience in law enforcement is required.
2.
Education
a. Possession of a Basic
Certificate
3.
Traininga. New applicants for
Marijuana Leaf Field Test Technician will have completed the certification
course.
4.
Generala. The Commission shall
establish the minimum curriculum requirements for the Marijuana Leaf Field Test
Technician Course for Law Enforcement Officer and Instructors.
b. The Commission shall revoke certification
when it is determined the Technician is unqualified, ineffective, or not
complying with standardization, protocol, or training guidelines.
Validation of Certificate
1. The Marijuana Leaf Field Test Technician
certificate shall remain valid from the date of issue, unless recalled by the
department head and returned to the Commission.
2. The Marijuana Leaf Field Test Technician
certificate will be transferable should the officer change
agencies.
